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Crawley

KRAW-lee

Crawley (name) means a surname, and the name of a large town in West Sussex, England, among other places. Example: “They caught the train from Crawley into London.”

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A surname, and the name of a large town in West Sussex, England, among other places.
"They caught the train from Crawley into London."
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Etymology

From Old English crāwe ("crow") plus lēah ("wood, clearing").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Crawley” mean?

The word “Crawley” means a surname, and the name of a large town in West Sussex, England, among other places.

How do you pronounce “Crawley”?

“Crawley” is pronounced KRAW-lee (/ˈkɹɔːli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Crawley” in a sentence?

Here is “Crawley” used in a sentence: “They caught the train from Crawley into London.”

What part of speech is “Crawley”?

“Crawley” is a name.

Where does the word “Crawley” come from?

The word “Crawley” comes from Old English. From Old English crāwe ("crow") plus lēah ("wood, clearing").

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