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Katharine
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A female given name, a variant spelling of Catherine.
"Katharine Hepburn was one of the most celebrated actresses of her era."
How to Use Katharine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of several accepted spellings of the name Catherine.
Common mistake
Spelled with an "h" after the "t" — easy to mix up with Katherine or Catherine, which all trace back to the same name.
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Etymology
A spelling of Catherine influenced by the mistaken belief that it came from the Greek word katharos, meaning "pure."