"Semaj" meaning in All languages combined

See Semaj on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: James reversed. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Semaj
  1. A male given name originating as a coinage. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Semaj-en-name-Zkzu-14F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Download JSON data for Semaj meaning in All languages combined (1.8kB)

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          "ref": "1870, Arthur Lillie, The King of Topsy-turvy, page 13",
          "text": "Another strange event now occurred at the moment when Uncle Tidmus was asked by the clergyman what name was to be given to the little boy. \" James,\" said Uncle Tidmus. \"Semaj !\" said a voice near Uncle Waddilove. Looking round, he saw the pale lady in black close to the font. \" I beg your pardon,\" said the clergyman, puzzled. \"Did you say, 'Semaj James,' or 'James Semaj?' \" Papa and mamma and Uncle Tidmus all hurriedly explained that his name was to be \" James\" alone.",
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          "ref": "2006, Sherick A. Hughes, Black Hands in the Biscuits Not in the Classrooms: Unveiling Hope in a Struggle for Brown's Promise, Peter Lang, page 113",
          "text": "The father's name was James. She spelled the baby's name backwards. The baby's name is Semaj.",
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