Meanings
proper noun
- A surname from Old French.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Origin
Norman baronial surname from places named Massy in France, derived from a Gallo-Roman personal name Maccius.
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APA
Macy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macy
MLA
“Macy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macy. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Macy,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macy.
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