Etymology

Wolseley

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Middle English Ulselei
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  1. Middle English · derived fromUlselei
  2. English todayWolseley

From Middle English Ulselei, Wulfsieslega, from the Old English personal name Wulfsiġe (“wolf victory”) in the genitive case Wulfsiġes + lēah (“wood, clearing”).

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