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Clay

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Type Surname (from location & from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. KLAY
  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Means simply "clay", originally referring to a person who lived near or worked with of clay.

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blues musicians, comedians, earth, isograms, occupations, word names
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Entry added November 18, 2011

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