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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE2424). countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A habitational surname from Old English. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From the Old English personal name Bata + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).

Related phrases

Batley CarrUpper Batley

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