Darcy

//ˈdɑː.si// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A (non SI) unit of permeability used in measuring the permeability of porous mediums such as sand.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A Norman baronial surname from Old French.
  2. 2
    A male given name transferred from the surname.
  3. 3
    A female given name transferred from the surname, of mostly mid-20th century and later American usage.

Example

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"Does that young lady know Mr. Darcy?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Originally from Bois-d'Arcy, Yvelines in Northern France. Related to archaic French ardre (“to burn, consume”).

Etymology 2

From the surname of the French scientist Henry Darcy.

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