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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as a patronymic. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   plural of Wilke form-of, plural
3. 3
   A neighbourhood of Portland, Oregon, United States. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

charles wilkesjohn wilkeswilkinwilkinswilkinsonwill

Example

More examples

"John Wilkes Booth carried a notebook."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Wilk, a back-formation from Wilkin + the patronymic suffix -s.

Etymology 2

From Wilke + -s.

Related phrases

County of WilkesWilkes CountyWilkes LandWilkes-Barre

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