Definitions

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  • proper noun A surname.
  • proper noun A male given name transferred from the surname.
  • proper noun A female given name transferred from the surname.
  • proper noun Any one of several cities, townships, and counties.

Etymologies

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From placenames, possibly Old English "ledge/willow village".

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