name ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Old French.
2. 2
   A female given name transferred from the surname.

Example

More examples

"Macy went to high school to get an education."

Etymology

Norman baronial surname from places named Massy in France, derived from a Gallo-Roman personal name Maccius.

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