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Morley
Morley (name) means an English surname derived from a place name, and also used as a given name; also the name of several towns in England. Example: “Morley is a market town in West Yorkshire.”
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An English surname derived from a place name, and also used as a given name; also the name of several towns in England.
"Morley is a market town in West Yorkshire."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Morleys
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_____ is a market town in West Yorkshire.
Etymology
From Old English mor ("moor") and leah ("wood, clearing").
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What does “Morley” mean?
The word “Morley” means an English surname derived from a place name, and also used as a given name; also the name of several towns in England.
How do you use “Morley” in a sentence?
Here is “Morley” used in a sentence: “Morley is a market town in West Yorkshire.”
What part of speech is “Morley”?
“Morley” is a name.
Where does the word “Morley” come from?
The word “Morley” comes from Old English. From Old English mor ("moor") and leah ("wood, clearing").
Is “Morley” a common word?
“Morley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
