Briggs

proper nouncommon in dialogue

United States//bɹɪɡz//

A topographic surname from Middle English.

proper noun

1
A topographic surname from Middle English.
2
A number of places in the United States: An unincporated community in Washington Township, Whitley County, Indiana.
3
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Douglas County, Nebraska.
4
A number of places in the United States: An extinct town in Washington County, Ohio.
5
A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
6
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Burnet County, Texas.
7
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Clarke County, Virginia.

Etymology

From the genitive or plural form of Middle English brigge (“bridge”).

Brig · A district in Valais canton, Switzerland.brigade · A group of people organized for a common purpose.brigadier · An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.

Briggs · A topographic surname from Middle English.

bright · Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent,…Bright · A surname.brighten · To make bright or brighter in color.

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