FitzRoy

See also: Fitzroy

English

Alternative forms

• Fitzroy, Fitz Roy (as a surname)

Etymology

Middle English [Term?], from Anglo-Norman fitz (du) roy (“son [of the] king”). Equivalent to Fitz- +‎ roy. The sea area is named after English navy officer Robert FitzRoy (1805–1865).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɪtsˈɹɔɪ/, /ˈfɪtsɹɔɪ/, enPR: fĭts-roiʹ, fĭtsʹroi
• Rhymes: -ɔɪ

Proper noun

FitzRoy (countable and uncountable, plural FitzRoys)

1. (countable) A surname from Anglo-Norman.
2. A sea area to the west of Biscay.

Derived terms

• Fitzrovia