Etymology

arkwright

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Today it means: A maker of cabinets or chests. Full definition →

Middle English arkewrytte
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arkwright · noun1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromarkewrytte
  2. English todayarkwright

From Middle English arkewrytte. By surface analysis, ark + wright.

Arkwright · proper noun2

From arkwright, an occupational surname for a chest maker.

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