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Darcy
DAH-see
Darcy (name) means a surname of Norman French origin, also used as a given name for both men and women. Example: “Mr. Darcy is the brooding love interest in Pride and Prejudice.”
name
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A surname of Norman French origin, also used as a given name for both men and women.
"Mr. Darcy is the brooding love interest in Pride and Prejudice."
noun
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A unit used to measure how easily fluid passes through a porous material such as rock or sand.
"Engineers measured the reservoir's permeability in darcys."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Darcies, darcys
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Etymology
Originally taken from Bois-d'Arcy in Yvelines, northern France, and related to archaic French ardre (“to burn, consume”).
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What does “Darcy” mean?
The word “Darcy” means a surname of Norman French origin, also used as a given name for both men and women.
How do you pronounce “Darcy”?
“Darcy” is pronounced DAH-see (/ˈdɑɹ.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “Darcy” in a sentence?
Here is “Darcy” used in a sentence: “Mr. Darcy is the brooding love interest in Pride and Prejudice.”
What part of speech is “Darcy”?
Depending on how it is used, “Darcy” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Darcy” a common word?
“Darcy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Darcy” have?
“Darcy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Norman French origin, also used as a given name for both men and women.
