English Explanatory Dictionary

Whaley

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A village in Bolsover district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK5171).
  2. A habitational surname from Old English.

Word forms

Whaley Whaleys

Etymology

From Old English wielle (“well, spring”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”). Equivalent to well + -ley (“lea”).

Derived words

Whaley Bridge Whaley Thorns
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