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Breedlove

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Breedlove is an English occupational surname likely derived from Old English "bridel" (pronounced "breedel"), meaning to catch or curb, and Anglo-Norman "louve" or wolf.[1] Etymologically related surnames include Catchlove, Pretlove, and Truslove. An alternate derivation is a combination of Middle English "brede" (breed or produce) and "loue" (love).[2]

Notable people bearing it include:

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  1. ^ Humphrey-Smith, C.R. "Origins of the Breedlove Name". Rootsweb. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  2. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003). "Breedlove". Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.