English Explanatory Dictionary

Osterley

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An affluent suburb in the historic parish of Isleworth in borough of Hounslow, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ1577).
  2. A suburb of Newcastle in the Port Stephens council area, New South Wales, Australia.
  3. A locality in Central Highlands council area, central Tasmania, Australia.
  4. A habitational surname from Old English.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒstəli/ LL-Q7979-Soundguys-Osterley.wav

Word forms

Osterley Osterleys Osley

Etymology

From Old English eowestre (“sheep barn”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).

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