Dempsey
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Name — An Irish surname, anglicized from Ó Díomasaigh, meaning "descendant of the proud one."
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Etymology
Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Díomasaigh (“descendant of Díomasach”), a byname deriving from díomasach (“proud, arrogant”).
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What does “Dempsey” mean?
The word “Dempsey” means an Irish surname, anglicized from Ó Díomasaigh, meaning "descendant of the proud one.".
How do you use “Dempsey” in a sentence?
Here is “Dempsey” used in a sentence: “Jack Dempsey was a famous heavyweight boxer.”
What part of speech is “Dempsey”?
“Dempsey” is a name.
Is “Dempsey” a common word?
“Dempsey” is an uncommon word in modern English.