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Duffys

Duffys is the plural of Duffy.

Meaning of Duffy

Proper noun

Duffy (countable and uncountable, plural Duffys)

  1. A surname from Irish, an anglicization of Ó Dubhthaigh (“descendant of Dubhthach”). Dubhthach is a byname derived from dubh (“black”).
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  2. A surname from Irish, an anglicization of Ó Doithe.
  3. A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic [in turn originating as a patronymic], an alternate anglicization of Mac Dhuibhshíthe (McPhee).
  4. A suburb of Canberra, Australia; named for Charles Gavan Duffy, 8th Premier of Victoria.
  5. An unincorporated community in Ohio Township, Monroe County, Ohio, United States.
  6. An unincorporated community in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States.

Phrases with Duffys

Questions about Duffys

What is Duffys the plural of?
Duffys is the plural of Duffy.

Words near Duffys in the dictionary

  1. Dufftown
  2. Duffus
  3. duffy
  4. Duffy antigen
  5. Duffy antigens
  6. Duffys
  7. Duffys Forest
  8. Dufner
  9. Dufners
  10. dufoil
  11. Duford

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