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Elman

Elman proper noun: a surname originating as an occupation.

Proper noun

Elman (plural Elmans)

  1. A surname originating as an occupation.

Forms of Elman

pluralElmans

Origin of Elman

From Middle English oyle (“oil”), referring to a person who sold oil.

Words formed from Elman

Questions about Elman

What does Elman mean?
Elman means a surname originating as an occupation.
What part of speech is Elman?
Elman is a proper noun.

Words near Elman in the dictionary

  1. elm sawfly
  2. elm tree
  3. elm trees
  4. elm yellows
  5. Elma
  6. Elman
  7. Elman network
  8. Elmans
  9. ELMAs
  10. Elmbridge
  11. Elmdale

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