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Walpole
WAWL-pohl
Walpole (name) means an English surname and place name, borne by Sir Robert Walpole, widely considered Britain's first prime minister. Example: “Robert Walpole served as prime minister for over twenty years.”
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An English surname and place name, borne by Sir Robert Walpole, widely considered Britain's first prime minister.
"Robert Walpole served as prime minister for over twenty years."
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Etymology
Made up of Old English words meaning "wall" and "pool".
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What does “Walpole” mean?
The word “Walpole” means an English surname and place name, borne by Sir Robert Walpole, widely considered Britain's first prime minister.
How do you pronounce “Walpole”?
“Walpole” is pronounced WAWL-pohl (/ˈwɔl.poʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Walpole” in a sentence?
Here is “Walpole” used in a sentence: “Robert Walpole served as prime minister for over twenty years.”
What part of speech is “Walpole”?
“Walpole” is a name.
