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: a member of the Germanic people inhabiting northern Belgium and a small section of northern France
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle Dutch Vlaminc (akin to Middle Dutch Vlander Flanders)
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of Fleming was
in the 12th century
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“Fleming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fleming. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
Fleming
noun
Flem·ing
ˈflem-iŋ
: a member of a people living in northern Belgium
Biographical Definition
Fleming 1 of 4
biographical name (1)
Flem·ing
ˈfle-miŋ
Sir Alexander 1881–1955 British bacteriologist
Fleming
2 of 4biographical name (2)
Ian Lancaster 1908–1964 British writer
Fleming
3 of 4biographical name (3)
Sir John Ambrose 1849–1945 English electrical engineer
Fleming
4 of 4biographical name (4)
Renée 1959– American soprano
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