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Presley

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Etymology

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The English surname is usually a variant of Priestley, from Old English prēost (priest) + lēah (wood, clearing). Equivalent to priest +‎ -ley (lea).

The place-name in Scotland may be from Pictish, equivalent to Welsh prys (bush) + Welsh lle (place).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹɛsli/, /ˈpɹɛzli/

Proper noun

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Presley

  1. A surname from Old English.
  2. A male given name
  3. A female given name
  4. A locality in Moray council area, Scotland

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