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Tyler
//ˈtaɪlɚ// name, noun
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Proper Noun
- 1 An English surname originating as an occupation for a tiler. countable, uncountable
- 2 A male given name transferred from the surname. countable, uncountable
"However, the whippet-like appearance of most Tyler Corp. executives suggests what McKinney really wants is a spring-legged crew that can run its competitors into the ground. - - - It's no coincidence, either, that his seven-year-old son is named Tyler."
- 3 A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1980s and later usage. countable, uncountable
- 4 A locale in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Gilchrist County, Florida. countable, uncountable
- 5 A locale in the United States:; A city in Lincoln County, Minnesota; named for land agent and newspaper editor C. B. Tyler. countable, uncountable
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- 6 A locale in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Pemiscot County, Missouri; named for lumber businessman H. A. Tyler. countable, uncountable
- 7 A locale in the United States:; A city, the county seat of Smith County, Texas; named for John Tyler, 10th president of the United States. countable, uncountable
- 8 A locale in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Spokane County, Washington. countable, uncountable
- 9 A locale in the United States:; A ghost town in Madera County, California. countable, uncountable
Noun
- 1 Archaic form of tiler (“Masonic doorkeeper”). alt-of, archaic
"The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London."
Etymology
From Middle English Tyler, Tylere, Tygler, Tygheler, Tyghelere, Tyghelare, Tygelere, from Middle English tiler, tylere, tylare, tylier (“tiler”).
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