"Talon" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: The surname derives from Old French talon (“heel”) as a nickname for a deformity, or for a swift runner; also diminutive of Talbot and Talleyrand. The modern given name is associated with English talon. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fro|talon||heel}} Old French talon (“heel”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Talon
  1. A surname transferred from the nickname.
    Sense id: en-Talon-en-name-su1yiRXa Categories (other): English surnames
  2. A male given name from English of modern usage. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Talon-en-name-lWB~GRZ~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 29 71 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 43 57 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 38 62
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