Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfʊl.əɹ/(American English) /ˈfʊl.ə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a fuller, a person who thickened and cleaned coarse cloth by pounding it. It is derived via Middle English from Latin fullo.

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Entry updated December 1, 2024