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langley

lang·ley

UK/ˈlæŋli/ US/ˈlæŋɡli/ fairly common

noun

1.
2.

United States astronomer and aviation pioneer who invented the bolometer and contributed to the design of early aircraft (1834-1906)

Synonyms

Origin

From Old English lang (“long”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”). Equivalent to long + -ley (“lea”).

Phrases

  • Abbots Langley
  • Kings Langley
  • Kington Langley
  • Langley extrapolation
  • Langley Green
  • Langley Mill
  • Langley Vale
  • Ruckley and Langley

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