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Hoffman

hoff·man

US/ˈhɔfmʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

United States sculptor (1887-1966)

2.

versatile United States film actor (born in 1937)

Origin

Anglicised from German Hoffmann, an occupational surname referring to the owner or manager of a piece of land.

Phrases

  • Hoffman Estates
  • Hoffman simulator

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