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Priestley

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Type Settlement
Usage English

Meaning & History

From Old English preost "priest" and leah "woodland, clearing". This is the name of a few small towns in England.
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Given Name DescendantPresley(English)
Surname DescendantsPresley, Pressley, Priestley(English)
Entry added August 26, 2016 ·
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