English Explanatory Dictionary

Laurence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Latin, feminine equivalent Lauren.
  2. A surname originating as a patronymic.
noun
  1. Synonym of lowrie.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Laurence.wav /ˈlɔɹəns/ /ˈlɑɹəns/

Word forms

Laurence Laurences Lawrence

Etymology

From the name of a third century Roman martyr, Latin Laurentius, "a person from Laurentum", the place name possibly derived from laurus (“laurel”).

Synonyms

lowrie

Related words

Larry Laurie Lawrie Lol Lauren Laura Lourie Loury Lowrie Lowry Lars Loren Lorenzo Laura and its variants
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