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Dictionary of
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Origin and Etymology of the Surname ALLWRIGHT,
ALRIGHT.
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From
A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, by C. W. E. Bardsley,
A. Bardsley, 1901.
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ALLWRIGHT, ALRIGHT.
A baptismal name meaning "the son of Aldrich." Mr. Lower
suggests Awl-wright, a maker of awls. The origin is obvious
enough. It is a mere corruption of Alderich (now Aldrich,
Alrick, Alwright; cf. Woolwright for Wulfric (v. Woolrich),
and Kenwright
for Kendrick.
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