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Whitworth

WIHT-wurrth
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Whitworth (name) means an English surname derived from a place name meaning "white enclosure.". Example: “Sir Joseph Whitworth was a famous English engineer.”

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An English surname derived from a place name meaning "white enclosure."
"Sir Joseph Whitworth was a famous English engineer."
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Etymology

Formed from Old English hwīt (“white”) and worð (“enclosure”).

Origin: Old English

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What does “Whitworth” mean?
The word “Whitworth” means an English surname derived from a place name meaning "white enclosure.".
How do you pronounce “Whitworth”?
“Whitworth” is pronounced WIHT-wurrth (/ˈwɪtwɜːrθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Whitworth” in a sentence?
Here is “Whitworth” used in a sentence: “Sir Joseph Whitworth was a famous English engineer.”
What part of speech is “Whitworth”?
“Whitworth” is a name.