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Hornblower.

A surname originating as an occupation.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A surname originating as an occupation.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Ellipsis of Horatio Hornblower, a fictional sea captain created by C.S. Forester, of the sail, iron men and wooden ships era.

    abbreviation · alt-of · countable · ellipsis · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From horn + blower. Capitalization of hornblower.

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