Bates

See also: bates, batés, bâtés, and bâtes

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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

• IPA^(key): /beɪts/
• Homophones: baits, bates

Proper noun

Bates

1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
2. A number of places in the United States:
   1. An unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas.
   2. An unincorporated community in New Berlin Township, Sangamon County, Illinois.
   3. A ghost town in Acme Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
   4. A township in Iron County, Michigan.
   5. A hamlet in the town of Ellington, Chautauqua County, New York.
   6. An unincorporated community in Grant County, Oregon.

Derived terms

• Bates County
• Batesian
• Bates method
• Bates number
• Bates numbering
• Batesville

Anagrams

• beast, Beats, baste, Sebat, besat, beats, abets, esbat, Beast, BEAST, betas, tabes