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Bates
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bates batés bâtés bâtes
English
<dab>
Etymology
A patronymic surname that is derived from Batte, a medieval form of the male given name Bartholomew + -s (denoting "son of") hence meaning "son of Bartholomew".
Pronunciation
en /beɪts/
en baits bates
Proper noun
en patronymics.
en number of places c/USA:
en unincorporated community co/Scott County s/Arkansas.
en unincorporated community twp:Suf/New Berlin co/Sangamon County s/Illinois.
en ghost town twp:Suf/Acme co/Grand Traverse County s/Michigan.
en twp co/Iron County s/Michigan.
en hamlet town:pref/Ellington co/Chautauqua County s/New York.
en unincorporated community co/Grant County s/Oregon.
Derived terms
en Norman Bates Bates County Bates method Bates number Bates numbering Batesian Batesville Batesy
Anagrams
en abest beast Beats baste Sebat besat beats abets esbat Beast BEAST betas tabes