Dorothy
//ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name from Ancient Greek.
"Piſt[ol]. Then, to you miſtris Dorothy, I will charge you. / Doro[thy]. Charge me? I ſcorne you, ſcuruy companion: […]"
Example
More examples"Dorothy sent him a nice present."
Etymology
The English form of Latin Dorothea, the name of a legendary saint, from Ancient Greek Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa), from δῶρον (dôron, “gift”) + θεός (theós, “god”).
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