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Word

davies

Phoneticsdavies

/ˈdeɪviz/

Definition

n. a common last name for people from Wales or England.

n. A common surname of Welsh and English origin, functioning as a patronymic derived from David.

Examples

“Mr. Davies is our new science teacher.”

“The local library is named after the Davies family, who donated the land fifty years ago.”

“While the spelling 'Davis' is more common in the United States, 'Davies' remains the standard form in Wales and much of England.”

Examples

simple

“Mr. Davies is our new science teacher.”

contextual

“The local library is named after the Davies family, who donated the land fifty years ago.”

complex

“While the spelling 'Davis' is more common in the United States, 'Davies' remains the standard form in Wales and much of England.”

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