Talbot Meaning
/ˈtɔːlbət/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn mks unit of luminous energy, exactly corresponding to the SI lumen second.
nameAn English surname thought to be of Norman (Germanic) origin.
Sentence Examples
The Talbot family has lived in this quiet village for many generations.
Talbot is a name that has been used for many people and places in the UK.
We read a biography about the historic figure John Talbot.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The old painting shows a ____, an extinct breed of hunting dog from England.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The famous historical figure Lord ____ played a very important role in the military history of the region in the past today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English talbot, from Old French talebot (“bandit”); a Norman nickname applied to robbers who blackened their faces to avoid recognition, from Old High German *Talbald (personal name), from Old High German tal (“valley, dale”) + bald (“bold, courageous”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Sahaiʔa May Talbot was born on Feb. 15, 2014. However, on her birth certificate, her name is spelled Sahai'a because the Northwest Territories government only allows the Roman alphabet to be used on official documents."
— 2016 June 13, Hilary Bird, “Baby named Sahaiʔa prompts changes to Vital Statistics Act”, in CBC News, archived from the original on 13 Jun 2016:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The old painting shows a ____, an extinct breed of hunting dog from England.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The famous historical figure Lord ____ played a very important role in the military history of the region in the past today.