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Cagney

cag·ney

US/ˈkæɡni/ uncommon

noun

1.

United States film actor known for his portrayals of tough characters (1899-1986)

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Origin

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Caingnigh (“descendant of Caingneach”), a byname from caingneach (“troublesome”).

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