Smedley

name

name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An inner suburb of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, north of the city centre (OS grid ref SD8500). countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    An unincorporated community in Washington County, Indiana, United States. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    An unincorporated community in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A habitational surname from Old English. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Perhaps from Old English smēþe (“smooth”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).

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