name
Meaning 1
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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guz
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/ɡʌz/
noun
Meaning 2
A unit of length used in parts of Asia, ranging from 24 to 41 inches and historically used for measuring textiles, comparable to the English yard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: gudge, Mughal yard
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Polish Guz, Russian Гузь (Guzʹ), Ukrainian Гузь (Huzʹ), and Belarusian [Term?].
From Hindi गज़ (gaz) and Urdu گز (gaz), from Classical Persian گز (gaz). Doublet of gudge.