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Yorick
Yorick (name) means a male given name, notably the dead court jester whose skull Hamlet addresses in Shakespeare's play. Example: “Alas, poor Yorick!" is one of the most quoted lines from Hamlet.”
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A male given name, notably the dead court jester whose skull Hamlet addresses in Shakespeare's play.
""Alas, poor Yorick!" is one of the most quoted lines from Hamlet."
How to use Yorick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known today as the character whose skull appears in the famous Hamlet graveyard scene.
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Etymology
Possibly from Danish Jørg.
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What does “Yorick” mean?
The word “Yorick” means a male given name, notably the dead court jester whose skull Hamlet addresses in Shakespeare's play. In plain terms, best known today as the character whose skull appears in the famous Hamlet graveyard scene.
How do you use “Yorick” in a sentence?
Here is “Yorick” used in a sentence: “"Alas, poor Yorick!" is one of the most quoted lines from Hamlet.”
What part of speech is “Yorick”?
“Yorick” is a name.
What is the meaning of Yorick?
"Yorick" (name) means a male given name, notably the dead court jester whose skull Hamlet addresses in Shakespeare's play.
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