Elmer.
A surname transferred from the given name.
Meaning & usage
A surname transferred from the given name.
A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname in the 19th century U.S.
A city in Missouri.
A borough of New Jersey.
A town in Oklahoma.
Where this word comes from
Medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, from Old English Æþelmǣr, from æþel (“noble”) + mǣre (“famous”).
A person who provides personal guidance and assistance to ham radio enthusiasts.
Where this word comes from
Medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, from Old English Æþelmǣr, from æþel (“noble”) + mǣre (“famous”).
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