Sherman

  1. Proper noun.  (surname, A An) for a sheep-shearer.
  2. Proper noun.  (surname, A An) derived from the (etyl, de) Schuermann.
  3. Proper noun.  An Ashkenazic Jewish occupational surname for a tailor.
  4. Proper noun.  (given name, male) derived from the surnames.
  5. Proper noun.  A Sherman tank, main Allied battle tank in World War II.

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