Kelly

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    United States circus clown (1898-1979)
    United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)
    United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996)

Word Origin

Kelly
common Irish surname, from Old Irish ceallach "war." As a type of pool played with 15 balls, it is attested from 1898. Kelly green first recorded 1917.

Example

1. To make ends meet , kelly turned to crime .
2. Kelly : I want to be an actor .
3. Kelly : this is your sixth book .
4. Kelly : he was the prototypical hacker !
5. Kevin kelly 's book is even more ambitious .

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