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Gore

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡɔɹ/(American English)
/ˈɡɔː/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From the Old English word gara meaning "triangular plot of land".

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American vice presidents, English nouns, English verbs, word names
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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