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Definition of "Duffy"

Duffy

/ˈdʌfi/
  • proper noun

    countable and uncountable, plural Duffys

    1. A surname from Irish, an anglicization of Ó Dubhthaigh (“descendant of Dubhthach”). Dubhthach is a byname derived from dubh (“black”).  

    2. A surname from Irish, an anglicization of Ó Doithe.  

    3. A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic [in turn originating as a patronymic], an alternate anglicization of Mac Dhuibhshíthe (McPhee).  

    4. A suburb of Canberra, Australia; named for Charles Gavan Duffy, 8th Premier of Victoria.  

    5. An unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States.  

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