English Explanatory Dictionary

Calverley

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A village in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE2036).
  2. A habitational surname from Old English.

Pronunciation

/ˈkælvə(ɹ)li/

Word forms

Calverley Calverleys

Etymology

From Old English calfra, genitive plural of cælf (“calf”), + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).

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