Selby
Selby (name) means a town in North Yorkshire, England. Example: “They visited the abbey in Selby.”
Word forms
Selbys plural
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Etymology
From Old Norse selja ("willow") and býr ("settlement, farm").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Selby” mean?
The word “Selby” means a town in North Yorkshire, England.
How do you pronounce “Selby”?
“Selby” is pronounced SEHL-bee (/ˈsɛlbi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Selby” in a sentence?
Here is “Selby” used in a sentence: “They visited the abbey in Selby.”
What part of speech is “Selby”?
“Selby” is a name.
Where does the word “Selby” come from?
The word “Selby” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse selja ("willow") and býr ("settlement, farm").
How many meanings does “Selby” have?
“Selby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a town in North Yorkshire, England.
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