Purdue
Purdue proper noun: a surname. Also the ellipsis of Purdue University.
Proper noun
Purdue (plural Purdues)
- A surname.
Also used as
Purdue is also the ellipsis of Purdue University.
Forms of Purdue
| plural | Purdues |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Purday |
| alternative form | Purdey |
| alternative form | Purdie |
| alternative form | Purdy |
| alternative form | Purdye |
| alternative form | Purdu |
Origin of Purdue
From Middle English Purdew, Purdeu, from French pour (“for”) + Dieu (“God”), an oath name.
Questions about Purdue
- What does Purdue mean?
- Purdue means a surname.
- What part of speech is Purdue?
- Purdue is a proper noun.
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