Etymology

Lowell

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Today it means: A surname from Anglo-Norman, a variant of Lovell. Full definition →

Old French lou
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  1. Old French · derived fromlou
  2. English todayLowell

A Middle English diminutive of Old French lou + -el (diminutive suffix), meaning "little wolf". Akin to Wolfie.

Words from the same roots

Old Frenchlou all →

lowe

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