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Leary (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the seaman.". Example: “Timothy Leary became a controversial figure in 1960s counterculture.”

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An Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the seaman."
"Timothy Leary became a controversial figure in 1960s counterculture."
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What does “Leary” mean?
The word “Leary” means an Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the seaman.".
How do you use “Leary” in a sentence?
Here is “Leary” used in a sentence: “Timothy Leary became a controversial figure in 1960s counterculture.”
What part of speech is “Leary”?
“Leary” is a name.
What is the meaning of Leary?
"Leary" (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the seaman.".