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Snape

Snape

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A last name that people have
  • proper noun
translation icon : Snape
  • Even stranger, nobody is bothered by the fact that there was already an authority on the scene: Snape.
  • Michael Snape
  • Marie Snape
  • Snape said

Examples

  • My teacher's name is Snape; he is very knowledgeable about potions.

  • Oh, what is what's the line from Snape to not pay attention?

  • Joel Snape, what's the number one thing you look for in a podcast guest?

  • What about Snape?

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

  • In the interview, Snape shared his insights on the importance of literature.

  • Mr. Snape will be joining us for dinner this evening.

Surface Forms

Snape main

Etymology

Snape is an English family name that comes from a place called Snape. That place name probably came from an old English word like snipe or from a word meaning 'marsh', so the surname originally meant someone from that marshy place.