Dev
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A male given name from Hindi.
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A male given name from Hindi.
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A patronymic surname from Hindi.
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A diminutive of the male given name Devdas.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dyew- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *deywós Proto-Indo-Iranian *daywás Sanskrit देव (deva)lbor. Hindi देव (dev)bor. English Dev Borrowed from Hindi देव (dev).
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Variant of Éamon de ValeraAbbreviation of Éamon de Valera, former president of Ireland.
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slangThe Devonshire Arms, an alternative pub in Camden, London.
The Dev was a long-standing favourite, as was Hawley Arms and The World's End, but he found greater pleasure in seeking out the smaller, lesser known bars and pubs.
The vampire community offers a variety of activities, ranging from obscure events, such as carve your own tombstone, gothic belly dancing, and Kensal Green Cemetery walks to more regular pub and club nights at alternative venues, such as The Dev (the Devonshire Arms, Camden), the Intrepid Fox, Slimelight, and Torture Garden.
Etymology
Clipping of Devonshire.
Forms
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- Devs
Dev · A male given name from Hindi.
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