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Dictionary of
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Origin of the Surname DAY.
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DAY.
The Celtic and Gaelic word deag or dagh signifies good, excellent,
the same as Da, in Welsh. Camden supposes the name to be a
contraction of David. Dai, Du, in the Welsh, signifies dark, in
allusion to the complexion or color of the hair. Dhu, in Gaelic,
the same, dark color, black. Deah, Anglo-Saxon, dark, obscure.
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Dictionary Index |
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C, D, E,
F, G, H,
I, J, K,
L, M, N,
O, P, Q,
R, S, T,
U, V, W,
X, Y, Z
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People's Bible History in progress |
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