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What does Holmes mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Holmes? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. A northern English surname​, variant of Holme.
  2. a Scottish habitational surname from the place near Dundonald.
  3. Sherlock Holmes, fictional detective.
  4. by extension, someone acting like, or showing the ability of Sherlock Holmes.
  5. (rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.
Name
  1. A male given name of English and Old English origin.
    1. (meaning, history) From the island in the river.
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You know the blockers are doing theft jobs when Holmes consistently is getting by the initial wave of defenders.
One would surmise that Holmes would get suspicious by the fourth or fifth time he was asked to present a ring as the best man.
Over the years there have been many of adaptations of Sherlock Holmes and countless actors interpreting the role.
I went out for a enjoyable evening and returned to find that Holmes had gone.
Mickey, Danny, Albert, Ash and Stacie return from a well-earned break to discover that old-time grifter Harry Holmes has been banged up.
Mr Holmes said he and three friends immediately launched their own boat and searched the area but to no avail.

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