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Dewey

de·wey

US/ˈduːi/ fairly common slang us

noun

1.
2.

a United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War

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3.

United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952)

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Origin

Possibly from a place name in Northern France, Douai. Welsh origin from Dewi (David) has also been suggested.

Phrases

  • Dewey County
  • Dewey Decimal Classification
  • Dewey Decimal System

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