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Willett

Willett proper noun: a surname originating as a patronymic.

Proper noun

Willett

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
    Synonyms:
    Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

Synonyms of Willett

Forms of Willett

alternative formWillet
alternative formWillette

Origin of Willett

From Will + -et. From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Will, from William.

Questions about Willett

What does Willett mean?
Willett means a surname originating as a patronymic.
What part of speech is Willett?
Willett is a proper noun.

Words near Willett in the dictionary

  1. willest
  2. willet
  3. willeth
  4. willets
  5. Willetses
  6. Willett
  7. Willette
  8. Willettes
  9. Willetts
  10. willey
  11. willeyed

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