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Dudley

DUHD-lee

Dudley (name) means a market town and borough in the West Midlands of England. Example: “They grew up in Dudley, not far from Birmingham.”

name

A market town and borough in the West Midlands of England.

"They grew up in Dudley, not far from Birmingham."

A male given name and English surname, historically tied to the noble Dudley family, including Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.

"Dudley was named after his grandfather."

noun

A miner's small metal container used for carrying drinking water underground.

"He filled his dudley before heading down the shaft."

How to use Dudley

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn English town and surname; in mining slang, a water container.

Word forms

Dudleys plural

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Etymology

From Old English, roughly meaning "the woodland clearing belonging to Dudda," a personal name.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Dudley

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dudley” mean?

The word “Dudley” means a market town and borough in the West Midlands of England. In plain terms, an English town and surname; in mining slang, a water container.

How do you pronounce “Dudley”?

“Dudley” is pronounced DUHD-lee (/ˈdʌdli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dudley” in a sentence?

Here is “Dudley” used in a sentence: “They grew up in Dudley, not far from Birmingham.”

What part of speech is “Dudley”?

Depending on how it is used, “Dudley” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Dudley” come from?

The word “Dudley” comes from Old English. From Old English, roughly meaning "the woodland clearing belonging to Dudda," a personal name.

Is “Dudley” a common word?

“Dudley” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Dudley” have?

“Dudley” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a market town and borough in the West Midlands of England.