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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

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

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."

Word forms

Darcies plural, darcys plural, darcies plural

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Etymology

Originally from Bois-d'Arcy, Yvelines in Northern France. Related to archaic French ardre (“to burn, consume”).

Synonyms

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Dar Dee Darcey Darci Darcie

Related words

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Rhymes for Darcy

Marcy

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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