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Chaney

Chaney (name) means a surname of Anglo-Norman origin, notably borne by actor Lon Chaney. Example: “Lon Chaney was famous for his roles in silent horror films.”

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A surname of Anglo-Norman origin, notably borne by actor Lon Chaney.
"Lon Chaney was famous for his roles in silent horror films."

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Chaneys plural

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Etymology

A variant of Chesney.

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What does “Chaney” mean?

The word “Chaney” means a surname of Anglo-Norman origin, notably borne by actor Lon Chaney.

How do you use “Chaney” in a sentence?

Here is “Chaney” used in a sentence: “Lon Chaney was famous for his roles in silent horror films.”

What part of speech is “Chaney”?

“Chaney” is a name.

What is the meaning of Chaney?

"Chaney" (name) means a surname of Anglo-Norman origin, notably borne by actor Lon Chaney.

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