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raglan Meaning & Definition

ˈra-glən

What Does Raglan Mean?

Raglan is a noun that means a loose overcoat with raglan sleeves. As a biographical name, it means 1st Baron 1788–1855 FitzRoy James Henry Somerset British field marshal.

Quick Facts About Raglan

Part of speechnoun, biographical name
Pronunciation/ˈra-glən/
Syllables2
Pluralraglans
First known use1857

Raglan Definition (Noun)

  1. a loose overcoat with raglan sleeves

Raglan as a Biographical Name

  1. 1st Baron 1788–1855 FitzRoy James Henry Somerset British field marshal

Synonyms of Raglan

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Word Forms & Grammar

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Origin of Raglan

Origin 1: F. J. H. Somerset, Baron Raglan †1855 British field marshal

Origin 2: Named after Lord Raglan (1788–1855), a British commander in the Crimean War.

First Known Use

1857

How to Pronounce Raglan

You say raglan as /ˈra-glən/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ra).

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