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Wilcox

Wilcox (name) means an English surname, a variant of Wilcock, ultimately derived from "William.". Example: “The Wilcox family has lived in this town for generations.”

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An English surname, a variant of Wilcock, ultimately derived from "William."
"The Wilcox family has lived in this town for generations."
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Etymology

From Wilcock + -s (“the patronymic suffix”).

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What does “Wilcox” mean?

The word “Wilcox” means an English surname, a variant of Wilcock, ultimately derived from "William.".

How do you use “Wilcox” in a sentence?

Here is “Wilcox” used in a sentence: “The Wilcox family has lived in this town for generations.”

What part of speech is “Wilcox”?

“Wilcox” is a name.

Is “Wilcox” a common word?

“Wilcox” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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