Dewar
A surname from Scottish GaelicA surname from Scottish Gaelic.
/ˈdjuːwə(ɹ)/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A surname from Scottish Gaelic.
(countable, uncountable)An unincorporated community in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States.
(countable, uncountable)A city in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States.
Origin
From Scottish Gaelic deòradh (“pilgrim, stranger”), an occupational surname for a custodiaFrom Scottish Gaelic deòradh (“pilgrim, stranger”), an occupational surname for a custodian of holy relics. It could also be an habitational surname, from Dewar, Scottish Borders. The flask is named for James Dewar, who is credited with its invention.
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