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Danby

Danby (name) means a surname, and a village in North Yorkshire, England, among other places sharing the name. Example: “Danby is a quiet village on the edge of the moors.”

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A surname, and a village in North Yorkshire, England, among other places sharing the name.
"Danby is a quiet village on the edge of the moors."

Word forms

Danbys plural

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_____ is a quiet village on the edge of the moors.

Etymology

From Old English Dene ("Dane") plus Old Norse býr ("farmstead").

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Danby” mean?

The word “Danby” means a surname, and a village in North Yorkshire, England, among other places sharing the name.

How do you use “Danby” in a sentence?

Here is “Danby” used in a sentence: “Danby is a quiet village on the edge of the moors.”

What part of speech is “Danby”?

“Danby” is a name.

Where does the word “Danby” come from?

The word “Danby” comes from Old English. From Old English Dene ("Dane") plus Old Norse býr ("farmstead").

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