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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.”
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An English surname and place name meaning "settlement of the Danes."
"The Denby pottery has been made in Derbyshire since 1809."
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Word forms
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Etymology
Formed from Old English Dene ("Dane") and Old Norse býr ("farmstead"). Compare the doublet Danby.
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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.".
