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Feeney

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Name — An Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the raven."

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Etymology

A reduced, Anglicized form of Irish Ó Fiannaidhe (“descendant of Fiannaidhe”), a byname meaning "warrior", from fiann (“army”).

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What does “Feeney” mean?
The word “Feeney” means an Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the raven.".
How do you pronounce “Feeney”?
“Feeney” is pronounced FEE-nee (/ˈfini/ in IPA).
How do you use “Feeney” in a sentence?
Here is “Feeney” used in a sentence: “Feeney is a fairly common surname of Irish origin.”
What part of speech is “Feeney”?
“Feeney” is a name.

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