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Definition of de grey

de grey

Plural:de Greys
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• noun

1

British An English surname of Norman origin, historically associated with prominent British aristocratic families and titles, such as the Earl de Grey.

Example

"The de Grey family played a significant role in English politics and estate management during the 19th century."

2

Australian A major river located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, flowing northwest into the Indian Ocean.

Word Nuance & Usage

Capitalization varies based on context; it is typically styled as 'de Grey' when functioning as an aristocratic British surname, but frequently capitalized as 'De Grey' in geographical designations.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of De grey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/de-grey
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