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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of hodge form-of, plural

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as a patronymic. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   plural of Hodge form-of, plural
3. 3
   A number of places in the United States:; A town in Franklin County, Alabama. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A number of places in the United States:; A township in Stevens County, Minnesota. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   A number of places in the United States:; A town in Greenwood County, South Carolina. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Cabell County, West Virginia. countable, uncountable
7. 7
   A hamlet in Saint Elizabeth parish, Jamaica. countable, uncountable

Example

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"Ann Hodges of Sylacauga, Alabama was slightly injured when a 19.84 kilogram meteorite crashed through the roof of her home."

Etymology

From Hodge, from the given name Roger + patronymic suffix -s.

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