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Arkwright

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English

Meaning & History

Occupational name meaning "chest maker", from Middle English arc meaning "chest, coffer" and wyrhta meaning "maker, craftsman".

Related Names

Rootsarc + wyrhta

Categories

craftsmanship, creation, tools
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Entry updated November 16, 2019

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