noun
Hammersley
Hammersley (noun) means an English surname, originally taken from a place name meaning a woodland clearing. Example: “The Hammersley family crest hung above the fireplace.”
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An English surname, originally taken from a place name meaning a woodland clearing.
"The Hammersley family crest hung above the fireplace."
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Etymology
From an Old English place name combining a personal name with lēah, meaning "woodland clearing" or "glade."
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What does “Hammersley” mean?
The word “Hammersley” means an English surname, originally taken from a place name meaning a woodland clearing.
How do you use “Hammersley” in a sentence?
Here is “Hammersley” used in a sentence: “The Hammersley family crest hung above the fireplace.”
What part of speech is “Hammersley”?
“Hammersley” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hammersley” come from?
The word “Hammersley” comes from Old English. From an Old English place name combining a personal name with lēah, meaning "woodland clearing" or "glade.".
