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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Spanish.
2. 2
   Alternative form of Ray (“a region and satrapy in ancient Iran located between the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges and the Dasht-e Kavir desert”) alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

51a-sharpatomic number 3b-flatchinese milechinese mile

Example

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"My "Uncle" Rey and "Auntie" Lettie used to bet in horse races in Vancouver's PNE, Pacific National Exhibition."

Etymology

Multiple origins; in most cases borrowed from Spanish Rey. Doublet of Roy.

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