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Puskás

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Hungarian
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpu.ʃkaːʃ/
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Meaning & History

Occupational name for a gunsmith or cannon maker, from Hungarian puska meaning "gun" (from German, itself from Latin buxis "box").

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craftsmanship, footballers, weapons
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Entry updated November 20, 2020

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