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Lindsey
LIHN-zee
Lindsey (name) means a historic district and former administrative division of Lincolnshire, England. Example: “Lindsey was one of the three ancient parts of Lincolnshire.”
name
1
A historic district and former administrative division of Lincolnshire, England.
"Lindsey was one of the three ancient parts of Lincolnshire."
2
A surname derived from that region.
"Senator Lindsey represented the state for over a decade."
3
A unisex first name transferred from the surname.
"Lindsey started her own bakery downtown."
How to use Lindsey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClosely related to, and often confused with, the spelling variant Lindsay.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- Lindseys
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_____ was one of the three ancient parts of Lincolnshire.
Etymology
From Old English Lindesege, ultimately referring to an "island" of land near Lincoln surrounded by marsh.
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What does “Lindsey” mean?
The word “Lindsey” means a historic district and former administrative division of Lincolnshire, England. In plain terms, closely related to, and often confused with, the spelling variant Lindsay.
How do you pronounce “Lindsey”?
“Lindsey” is pronounced LIHN-zee (/ˈlɪnzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lindsey” in a sentence?
Here is “Lindsey” used in a sentence: “Lindsey was one of the three ancient parts of Lincolnshire.”
What part of speech is “Lindsey”?
“Lindsey” is a name.
Where does the word “Lindsey” come from?
The word “Lindsey” comes from Old English. From Old English Lindesege, ultimately referring to an "island" of land near Lincoln surrounded by marsh.
Is “Lindsey” a common word?
“Lindsey” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lindsey” have?
“Lindsey” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historic district and former administrative division of Lincolnshire, England.
Is Lindsey a first name or a surname?
Lindsey functions as both: it originated as a surname derived from the historic Lincolnshire district of that name, and it was later transferred into use as a unisex first name.
Is Lindsey a name for boys or girls?
Lindsey is a unisex first name, meaning it can be given to either boys or girls, having developed from a surname rather than being tied to one gender historically.
What is the origin of the name Lindsey?
Lindsey originates from a historic district and former administrative division of Lincolnshire, England. The place name became a surname, and the surname later became a first name.
