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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈstaɪlz/
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Meaning & History

Locational name for one who lived near a steep hill, from Old English stigol "stile, set of steps".

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English nouns, English verbs, landforms, structures, word names
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Entry updated December 14, 2019

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