HOLMES

Holmes, Arthur Holmes

(noun) English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)

Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes

(noun) United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)

Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

(noun) United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Possibly a combination of Holmes (the fictional detective) and a contraction of homeboy

Noun

holmes (plural not attested)

(slang) An informal term of address, like man or dude.

Etymology 2

See holme

Noun

holmes

plural of holme

Anagrams

• mohels

Proper noun

Holmes

A northern English surname, variant of Holme.

a Scottish habitational surname from the place near Dundonald.

Sherlock Holmes, fictional detective.

by extension, someone acting like, or showing the ability of Sherlock Holmes.

(rare) A male given name from surnames.

Anagrams

• mohels

Source: Wiktionary



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