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Definition of strickland
strickland
/ˈstrɪk.lənd/
Strick · land
Plural:Stricklands
strickland Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
British An English surname of habitational origin, tracing back to historical lands and estates in Cumbria, England.
Example
"The Strickland family crest is well-documented in historical accounts of English heraldry."
2
A major river located in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea, recognized as the largest and longest tributary of the Fly River.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from a habitational name in Westmorland (now Cumbria), England. It stems from the Old English words 'stirc' or 'styric' (meaning young bullock or heifer) and 'land' (meaning pasture), literally translating to 'pasture for young cattle'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strickland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strickland