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English
Etymology
From Old English hær (“rock”) or hara (“hare”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”). Equivalent to hare + -ley (“lea”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Harley
- A village and civil parish (served by Cressage, Harley and Sheinton Parish Council) in Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ5901). [1]
- A settlement in Wentworth parish, Rotherham borough, South Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SK3698).
- A township in Timiskaming District, north-east Ontario, Canada.
- A community in Burford, Brant County, Ontario.
- A habitational surname from Old English from the place names.
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Derived terms
Noun
Harley (plural Harleys)
- A Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
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