Curtis

Meaning

1. An English surname transferred from the nickname, originally a nickname for a refined or courtly person.
2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
3. A number of places in the United States:
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8. A municipality in A Coruña province, Galicia, Spain.

Synonyms

William Curtis

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɝtɪs/

Etymology

Cognate with French: courtois

In summary

From Old French corteis and curteis (Modern French courtois (“polite, courteous”). Doublet of courteous.

Sentences

Curtis was born in De Peyster, New York .

Fearful of another tragedy , Curtis stopped the fight to prevent Weaver from further punishment .