Kelby

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A hamlet in North Kevesten district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF004414). countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A habitational surname. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Old English ċild (“child”) + Old Norse býr (“settlement”). Compare Kilby, which shares the same etymology.

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