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Kelby.

A hamlet in North Kevesten district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF004414).

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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  1. A hamlet in North Kevesten district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF004414).

    countable · uncountable
  2. A habitational surname.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Old English ċild (“child”) + Old Norse býr (“settlement”). Compare Kilby, which shares the same etymology.

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