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Webb
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Webb (name) means an English and Scottish surname, originally denoting someone who worked as a weaver. Example: “The Webb family has lived in the village for generations.”
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An English and Scottish surname, originally denoting someone who worked as a weaver.
"The Webb family has lived in the village for generations."
How to use Webb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname with the same occupational root as "weaver" and "webber."
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What does “Webb” mean?
The word “Webb” means an English and Scottish surname, originally denoting someone who worked as a weaver. In plain terms, a surname with the same occupational root as "weaver" and "webber.".
How do you pronounce “Webb”?
“Webb” is pronounced wehb (/wɛb/ in IPA).
How do you use “Webb” in a sentence?
Here is “Webb” used in a sentence: “The Webb family has lived in the village for generations.”
What part of speech is “Webb”?
“Webb” is a name.
Is “Webb” a common word?
“Webb” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Webb related to the surname Webster?
Yes, both Webb and Webster trace back to weaving occupations, with Webster originally referring specifically to a woman who wove cloth, while Webb is the more general occupational surname for a weaver.
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