Etymology

garvey

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Today it means: A type of boat which was originally flat-bottomed, reminiscent of a sled, and historically sailed around New Jersey. Full definition →

Irish Ó Gairbhshíth
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  1. Irish · derived fromÓ Gairbhshíth“descendant of Gairbhshíth”
  2. English todayGarvey

Reduced form of Irish Ó Gairbhshíth (“descendant of Gairbhshíth”), a personal name composed of the elements garbh (“rough, cruel”) and síth (“peace”).

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