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Oakley
OHK-lee
Oakley (name) means an English surname derived from several English place names meaning a clearing in an oak wood, and the name of numerous villages in England and towns in the United States. Example: “Annie Oakley was a famous sharpshooter of the American frontier.”
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An English surname derived from several English place names meaning a clearing in an oak wood, and the name of numerous villages in England and towns in the United States.
"Annie Oakley was a famous sharpshooter of the American frontier."
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Etymology
From Old English āc ("oak") + lēah ("woodland clearing").
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What does “Oakley” mean?
The word “Oakley” means an English surname derived from several English place names meaning a clearing in an oak wood, and the name of numerous villages in England and towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Oakley”?
“Oakley” is pronounced OHK-lee (/ˈoʊkli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Oakley” in a sentence?
Here is “Oakley” used in a sentence: “Annie Oakley was a famous sharpshooter of the American frontier.”
What part of speech is “Oakley”?
“Oakley” is a name.
Where does the word “Oakley” come from?
The word “Oakley” comes from Old English. From Old English āc ("oak") + lēah ("woodland clearing").
Is “Oakley” a common word?
“Oakley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
