Gorman

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Irish. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    An unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. countable, uncountable

    "Evacuation warnings were issued for areas around Hungry Valley, Paradise Ranch, Gorman and the Pyramid Lake RV Park."

  3. 3
    A census-designated place in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A census-designated place in Durham County, North Carolina, United States. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    An unincorporated community in Potter County, South Dakota, United States. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    A city in Eastland County, Texas, United States. countable, uncountable

Example

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"Evacuation warnings were issued for areas around Hungry Valley, Paradise Ranch, Gorman and the Pyramid Lake RV Park."

Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Gormáin (“descendant of Gormán”), a personal name derived from a diminutive form of gorm (“dark blue; noble”). Compare O'Gorman.

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Gormans Hill

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