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Wentworth
Wentworth (name) means an English surname and place name, from Old English words meaning "pale-haired one's enclosure". Example: “Wentworth is an aristocratic-sounding English surname.”
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An English surname and place name, from Old English words meaning "pale-haired one's enclosure".
"Wentworth is an aristocratic-sounding English surname."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Wentworths
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_____ is an aristocratic-sounding English surname.
Etymology
This comes either from the Old English byname Wintra, or from Old English winter ("winter") combined with worþ ("enclosure").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Wentworth” mean?
The word “Wentworth” means an English surname and place name, from Old English words meaning "pale-haired one's enclosure".
How do you use “Wentworth” in a sentence?
Here is “Wentworth” used in a sentence: “Wentworth is an aristocratic-sounding English surname.”
What part of speech is “Wentworth”?
“Wentworth” is a name.
Is “Wentworth” a common word?
“Wentworth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
