Dempsey
demp·sey
noun
1.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983)
Origin
Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Díomasaigh (“descendant of Díomasach”), a byname deriving from díomasach (“proud, arrogant”).
Phrases
- Jack Dempsey
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