Etymology

Corbett

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Today it means: A surname from Anglo-Norman. Full definition →

Anglo-Norman corbet
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  1. Anglo-Norman · derived fromcorbet“little crow; carrion crow”
  2. English todayCorbett

From Anglo-Norman corbet (“little crow; carrion crow”), probably a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion.

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