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Sturgis.

A surname from Old Norse.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A surname from Old Norse.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A town in east-central Saskatchewan, Canada.

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  3. A home rule city in Union County, Kentucky, United States.

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  4. A city in St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States.

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  5. A small town in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States.

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  6. An unincorporated community in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States.

    countable · uncountable
  7. A city, the county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States.

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Where this word comes from

From the Old Norse personal name Þorgils, composed of the elements Þórr (“Thor”) + gils (“hostage, pledge”). The initial s- is not explained.

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