"Updike" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈʌpdaɪk/ Forms: Updyke [alternative], Opdyck [alternative], Opdike [alternative]
Etymology: From Dutch Opdijk. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nl|Opdijk}} Dutch Opdijk Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Updike
  1. A surname from Dutch. Derived forms: Updikean
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