Etymology

darby

D2A1R1B3Y4

Today it means: A specialized tool used to smooth and level the surface of wet concrete, consisting of a stiff wedge or triangle of wood or metal. Full definition →

Old Norse djúr
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darby · noun1

Uncertain; possibly from the town of Derby.

Darby · proper noun2

  1. Old Norse · derived fromdjúr“deer”
  2. English todayDarby

From the English place name Derby, from Old Norse djúr (“deer”) + býr (“settlement”).

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