Sherman

== English == === Etymology === (English surname): From Middle English schereman, scherman; equivalent to shear +‎ -man. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʃɜː(ɹ)mən/ Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)mən === Proper noun === Sherman (plural Shermans) A surname An English surname originating as an occupation for a sheep-shearer. An American surname from German derived from the German Schuermann. An Ashkenazic Jewish surname originating as an occupation for a tailor. A male given name transferred from the surname. ==== Derived terms ==== === Proper noun === Sherman A number of places in the United States: A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. A village in Sangamon County, Illinois. An unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas. An unincorporated community in Grant County, Kentucky. A town in Aroostook County, Maine. An unincorporated community in Wexford County, Michigan. An unincorporated community in McLeod County, Minnesota. A town in Lee County, Pontotoc County and Union County, Mississippi. An unincorporated community in St. Louis County, Missouri. An unincorporated community in Grant County, New Mexico. A town and village in Chautauqua County, New York. A minor town in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. A city, the county seat of Grayson County, Texas. A ghost town in Lincoln County, Washington. An unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia. A town in Clark County, Wisconsin. A town in Dunn County, Wisconsin. A town in Iron County, Wisconsin. A town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. A ghost town in Albany County, Wyoming. Ellipsis of Sherman County: A number of counties in the United States Ellipsis of Sherman Township: A number of townships in the United States, listed under Sherman Township. === Noun === Sherman (plural Shermans) (historical) A Sherman tank, main Allied battle tank in World War II; Named after American general William Tecumseh Sherman. Coined by British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill in 1942. Synonyms: Sherman tank; M4; M4 Sherman; M4 Sherman tank; M4 tank; M4 medium tank; Medium Tank, M4; M4 Medium Tank (informal) An official refusal to serve in public office or similar; a Shermanesque statement. Named after American general William Tecumseh Sherman, who famously refused. Synonyms: Shermanesque, Shermanesque statement, Sherman statement ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Ehrmans, Hamners, Harmsen, Hermans, Hersman, Rehmans