Briggs
[brɪɡz]Meaning
English surname from Middle English brigge and Old English brycg, "bridge"
Background Story
Briggs is an English surname derived from Middle English brigge and Old English brycg, both meaning "bridge". It comes specifically from the genitive or plural form of the Middle English word. Briggs is also recorded as a masculine given name.
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