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Yates
yayts
Yates (name) means an English surname derived from Old English "gate," and the name of several small places in the United States. Example: “Mr. Yates has lived on the same farm for thirty years.”
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An English surname derived from Old English "gate," and the name of several small places in the United States.
"Mr. Yates has lived on the same farm for thirty years."
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Etymology
Comes from the Old English surname, itself from yate, an obsolete form of gate.
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What does “Yates” mean?
The word “Yates” means an English surname derived from Old English "gate," and the name of several small places in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Yates”?
“Yates” is pronounced yayts (/jeɪts/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yates” in a sentence?
Here is “Yates” used in a sentence: “Mr. Yates has lived on the same farm for thirty years.”
What part of speech is “Yates”?
“Yates” is a name.
Is “Yates” a common word?
“Yates” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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