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Dee

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Type River
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. DEE
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Meaning & History

Possibly from a Celtic root meaning "divine". This is the name of rivers in Scotland (Gaelic Dhè) and Wales (Welsh Dyfrdwy).

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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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