Matthews
proper nounproper nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈmæθjuz//
An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.
proper noun
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An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.
Four days before his arrest in connection with the three Louisiana Baptist church fires, Holden Matthews expressed disgust with Baptist beliefs on Facebook, CNN has learned.
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A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Georgia.
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A number of places in the United States: A town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana.
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A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland.
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A number of places in the United States: A minor city in New Madrid County, Missouri.
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A number of places in the United States: A locality in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
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A number of places in the United States: A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Colorado County, Texas.
Etymology
Etymology tree English Matthew English -'s English -s English Matthews From Matthew + -s.
proper noun
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Also a form of Matthewplural of Matthew
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Forms
- plural
- Matthewses
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