Nancy
pronunciation
How to pronounce Nancy in British English:
UK ['nænsɪ]
How to pronounce Nancy in American English:
US ['nænsɪ]
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- Noun:
- a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
Word Origin
- Nancy
- fem. proper name, probably a pet form of Ancy, diminutive of Middle English Annis "Agnes" (see Agnes). As an adjective meaning "effeminate" (with reference to men) it is from 1904. Among the top 10 popular names for girls born in U.S. between 1935 and 1955.
Example
- 1. Nancy had been hired to solve the murder case .
- 2. The new institute was to be located in the city of nancy in eastern france , an ideal location in the heart of europe .
- 3. One such supporter is nancy monsalve .
- 4. Nancy guessed what he was thinking .
- 5. He was also was pre-deceased by his sister nancy .