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Barclay
BAH-klee
Barclay (name) means a Scottish surname and given name, derived from a place name meaning "birch wood". Example: “Barclay signed the papers before leaving.”
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A Scottish surname and given name, derived from a place name meaning "birch wood".
"Barclay signed the papers before leaving."
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Barclays plural
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Etymology
Variant of Berkeley.
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What does “Barclay” mean?
The word “Barclay” means a Scottish surname and given name, derived from a place name meaning "birch wood".
How do you pronounce “Barclay”?
“Barclay” is pronounced BAH-klee (/ˈbɑɹ.kli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Barclay” in a sentence?
Here is “Barclay” used in a sentence: “Barclay signed the papers before leaving.”
What part of speech is “Barclay”?
“Barclay” is a name.
Is “Barclay” a common word?
“Barclay” is an uncommon word in modern English.