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Wheatley

wheat·ley

US/ˈhwitli/ uncommon

noun

1.

American poet (born in Africa) who was the first recognized Black writer in America (1753-1784)

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Origin

From Old English hwǣte (“wheat”) + lēah (“clearing”). Equivalent to wheat + -ley (“lea”). Identical to Whatley.

Phrases

  • Wheatley elm

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