darby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A specialized tool used to smooth and level the surface of wet concrete, consisting of a stiff wedge or triangle of wood or metal.
name
  1. A habitational surname from Old Norse.
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
  3. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
  4. A number of places in the United States:
  5. An unincorporated community in Teton County, Idaho.
  6. A town in Ravalli County, Montana.
  7. An unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
  8. Three townships in Ohio, in Madison County, Pickaway County and Union County.
  9. A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
  10. A township (with two halves separated by other areas) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
  11. Misspelling of Derby.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɑːbi/

Word forms

darby darbies Darbys

Etymology

Uncertain; possibly from the town of Derby.

Synonyms

derby derby float derby slicker

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