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Hawley

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Name — An English surname and place name, meaning "hedged clearing" or "hawthorn meadow."

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Etymology

Has two main origins. The village in Hampshire comes from Old English heall ("hall, dwelling, house") and lēah ("woodland clearing, glade"), equivalent to hall and -ley ("lea"). The village in Kent comes from Old English hāliġ ("holy, sacred") and lēah ("woodland clearing, glade"), equivalent to holy and -ley ("lea").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hawley” mean?
The word “Hawley” means an English surname and place name, meaning "hedged clearing" or "hawthorn meadow.".
How do you use “Hawley” in a sentence?
Here is “Hawley” used in a sentence: “Hawley represented the district for many years.”
What part of speech is “Hawley”?
“Hawley” is a name.

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