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Stanley

A stone clearing or a woodland clearing made of stone, from Old English words meaning 'stone' and 'clearing'.

Meaning and origin

Stanley is derived from Old English stan meaning 'stone' and leah meaning 'woodland, clearing'.

How to pronounce Stanley

English (US)STAN-lee /ˈstænli/

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