Pollard

See also: pollard

English

Etymology

From Middle English poll (“head”) + the pejorative suffix -ard (“person characterized by or associated with something, often in a negative way”). The suffix has the same meaning as in drunkard and coward.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɒl.əd/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɑ.lɚd/
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  • Rhymes: -ɒlə(ɹ)d

Proper noun

Pollard

  1. A surname transferred from the nickname.
  2. A town in Escambia County, Alabama, United States.
  3. A minor city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States.
  4. An unincorporated community in Victoria Township, Rice County, Kansas, United States.

Derived terms

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