Etymology

laurence

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Today it means: Synonym of lowrie. Full definition →

Latin Laurentius ← Old Latin dacrus
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  1. Old Latindacrus
  2. Latinlaurus?
  3. LatinLaurentum
  4. LatinLaurentius
  5. English todayLaurence

From the name of a third century Roman martyr, Latin Laurentius, "a person from Laurentum", the place name possibly derived from laurus (“laurel”).

Words from the same roots

LatinLaurentius all →

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