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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Obsolete form of falconer. alt-of, obsolete

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as an occupation. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   An unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland, United States. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   An unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

william cuthbert faulkner

Example

More examples

"The lecturer spoke generally about American literature and specifically about Faulkner."

Etymology

A variant of the Scottish surname Falconer.

Related phrases

Faulkner County

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