noun
Exley
Exley (noun) means a surname of English origin. Example: “The letter was addressed to a Mr. Exley.”
noun
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A surname of English origin.
"The letter was addressed to a Mr. Exley."
How to use Exley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English surname, originally taken from a place name in Yorkshire.
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Etymology
A habitational surname taken from a place in West Yorkshire, England, combining an old British word for "church" with the Old English word for "woodland clearing."
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What does “Exley” mean?
The word “Exley” means a surname of English origin. In plain terms, an English surname, originally taken from a place name in Yorkshire.
How do you use “Exley” in a sentence?
Here is “Exley” used in a sentence: “The letter was addressed to a Mr. Exley.”
What part of speech is “Exley”?
“Exley” is a noun.
Where does the word “Exley” come from?
The word “Exley” comes from Old English. A habitational surname taken from a place in West Yorkshire, England, combining an old British word for "church" with the Old English word for "woodland clearing.".
