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Definition of strickland

strickland

/ˈstrɪk.lənd/
Strick · land
Plural:Stricklands
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strickland Lexical Profile

• 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.

• Nearby Words

strew
striated
stricken
strickland
strict
strictly
strictness

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strickland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strickland
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