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Elvis

el·vis

UK/ˈɛlvɪs/ US/ˈɛlvɪs/ fairly common

noun

Origin

From the anglicisation of the Irish name of Saint Ailbe (Saint Elvis), also known as Saint Eilfyw or Eilfw. Ultimate origin is uncertain.

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