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Lesley
Lesley (name) means a Scottish surname, also used as a given name for both men and women, especially popular for girls in the mid-20th century UK. Example: “Lesley moved to Edinburgh after university.”
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A Scottish surname, also used as a given name for both men and women, especially popular for girls in the mid-20th century UK.
"Lesley moved to Edinburgh after university."
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_____ moved to Edinburgh after university.
Etymology
From a place name in Aberdeenshire, from Scottish Gaelic lios cuileann ("garden of hollies").
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What does “Lesley” mean?
The word “Lesley” means a Scottish surname, also used as a given name for both men and women, especially popular for girls in the mid-20th century UK.
How do you use “Lesley” in a sentence?
Here is “Lesley” used in a sentence: “Lesley moved to Edinburgh after university.”
What part of speech is “Lesley”?
“Lesley” is a name.
Where does the word “Lesley” come from?
The word “Lesley” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From a place name in Aberdeenshire, from Scottish Gaelic lios cuileann ("garden of hollies").
Is “Lesley” a common word?
“Lesley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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