Maison

name

name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as an occupation.
  2. 2
    A male given name transferred from the surname.

Example

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"The Maison Carrée in Nîmes is one of the best preserved Roman temples."

Etymology

A spelling variant of Mason. The surname can also be from French Maison (“house”).

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