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Lindley
Lindley (name) means a surname derived from any of several English place names. Example: “The naturalist John Lindley gave his name to several plant genera.”
name
1
A surname derived from any of several English place names.
"The naturalist John Lindley gave his name to several plant genera."
2
A village or suburb name found in Yorkshire, England, and in South Africa, Australia, and the United States.
"Lindley is a quiet suburb of Huddersfield."
How to use Lindley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English place name that also became a surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Old English elements meaning either "flax clearing" or "lime-tree clearing," depending on the specific place.
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What does “Lindley” mean?
The word “Lindley” means a surname derived from any of several English place names. In plain terms, an English place name that also became a surname.
How do you use “Lindley” in a sentence?
Here is “Lindley” used in a sentence: “The naturalist John Lindley gave his name to several plant genera.”
What part of speech is “Lindley”?
“Lindley” is a name.
Where does the word “Lindley” come from?
The word “Lindley” comes from Old English. From Old English elements meaning either "flax clearing" or "lime-tree clearing," depending on the specific place.
How many meanings does “Lindley” have?
“Lindley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname derived from any of several English place names.
