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Sharp

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈʃɑɹp/(American English)
/ˈʃɑːp/(British English)
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Meaning & History

Nickname for a keen person, from Old English scearp "sharp".

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Rootscearp
VariantSharpe

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Barry Lyndon, English adjectives, English nouns, intelligence, quickness, word names
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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