Presley

proper nounattested in dialogue

//ˈpɹɛsli//
//ˈpɹɛzli//

A surname from Old English.

proper noun

1
A surname from Old English.
The bible was used by Presley throughout his life until his death on 16 August 1977 and contains his handwritten notes, thoughts and annotations.
2
A male given name.
3
A female given name.
4
A locality in Moray council area, Scotland.

Etymology

The English surname is usually a variant of Priestley, from Old English prēost (“priest”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”). Equivalent to priest + -ley (“lea”). The place-name in Scotland may be from Pictish, equivalent to Welsh prys (“bush”) + Welsh lle (“place”).

president · The head of state of a republic, sometimes also the head of…President · An honorific for the head of state of a republic.presidential · Pertaining to a president or presidency.

Presley · A surname from Old English.

press · An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.Press · A surname.pressed · Under strain or deprivation.

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