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Margery

Margery (name) means an old vernacular form of the name Margaret. Example: “The parish records list a "Margery" born in 1602.”

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An old vernacular form of the name Margaret.

"The parish records list a "Margery" born in 1602."

How to Use Margery

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In plain EnglishA historical English variant of Margaret, common in medieval and early modern records.

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Etymology

From Old French, ultimately from the Ancient Greek root meaning "pearl" shared with Margaret.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Margery

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Margery” mean?

The word “Margery” means an old vernacular form of the name Margaret. In plain terms, a historical English variant of Margaret, common in medieval and early modern records.

How do you use “Margery” in a sentence?

Here is “Margery” used in a sentence: “The parish records list a "Margery" born in 1602.”

What part of speech is “Margery”?

“Margery” is a name.

Where does the word “Margery” come from?

The word “Margery” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French, ultimately from the Ancient Greek root meaning "pearl" shared with Margaret.