"Elman" meaning in English

See Elman in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Elmans [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English oyle (“oil”), referring to a person who sold oil. Etymology templates: {{der|en|enm|oyle||oil}} Middle English oyle (“oil”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|Elmans}} Elman (plural Elmans)
  1. A surname originating as an occupation. Derived forms: Elman network

Inflected forms

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