Wycliffe en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɪklɪf/
- /ˈwaɪklɪf/ non-recognized, but somewhat common
Etymology
From Old English wiht (“bend”) + clif (“escarpment, hill-slope; riverbank”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A placename: ▸ A village in Wycliffe with Thorpe parish, County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ1114).
- (countable, uncountable) A placename: ▸ A neighbourhood of Modesto, California, United States.
- (countable) A habitational surname from Old English.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Wycliffian · Wycliffe with Thorpe · Wycliffite · Wycliffism · Wycliffist