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Wylye

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Type River
Usage English

Meaning & History

Possibly from a Celtic word meaning "tricky". This is the name of a river in southern England.

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Given Name DescendantsWiley, Wilton(English)
Surname DescendantsWiley, Willey, Wilton(English)

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rivers in Britain
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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