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Denby

Denby (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "settlement of the Danes.". Example: “The Denby pottery has been made in Derbyshire since 1809.”

name

An English surname and place name meaning "settlement of the Danes."

"The Denby pottery has been made in Derbyshire since 1809."

Word forms

Denbys plural

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Etymology

From Old English Dene (“Dane”) + Old Norse býr (“farmstead”). Compare the doublet Danby.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Denby

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Denby” mean?

The word “Denby” means an English surname and place name meaning "settlement of the Danes.".

How do you use “Denby” in a sentence?

Here is “Denby” used in a sentence: “The Denby pottery has been made in Derbyshire since 1809.”

What part of speech is “Denby”?

“Denby” is a name.

What is the meaning of Denby?

"Denby" (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "settlement of the Danes.".