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Witherspoon

Witherspoon (name) means a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "sheep pasture near wether (castrated ram) land.". Example: “Reese Witherspoon is an American actress and producer.”

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A Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "sheep pasture near wether (castrated ram) land."

"Reese Witherspoon is an American actress and producer."

Word forms

Witherspoons plural

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Etymology

Scottish habitational surname, perhaps from Middle English wether (“ram”) + spong (“narrow strip of land”).

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for Witherspoon

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What does “Witherspoon” mean?

The word “Witherspoon” means a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "sheep pasture near wether (castrated ram) land.".

How do you use “Witherspoon” in a sentence?

Here is “Witherspoon” used in a sentence: “Reese Witherspoon is an American actress and producer.”

What part of speech is “Witherspoon”?

“Witherspoon” is a name.

What is the meaning of Witherspoon?

"Witherspoon" (name) means a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "sheep pasture near wether (castrated ram) land.".