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Kelly

UK/ˈkɛli/ US/ˈkɛli/ common

noun

1.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

3.

United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996)

Origin

Borrowed from Irish Ó Ceallaigh. Doublet of Kellogg and Callahan.

Phrases

  • Kelly Bray
  • kelly bushing
  • Kelly cytoscope
  • kelly drive
  • kelly hose
  • Kelly Kettle
  • Kelly pad
  • Kelly tool
  • Kellys Plains
  • Ned Kelly
  • Schmitt Gillenwater Kelly syndrome

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