"Bunney" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Bunneys [plural]
Etymology: Two main origins: * From Middle English bony or boni (“swelling”), probably a nickname for someone having a prominent lump or swelling. * A topographic surname from bunny (“ravine, gully”), which is from Middle English bune (“hollow stalk or stem”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|enm|bony}} Middle English bony, {{der|en|enm|bune||hollow stalk or stem}} Middle English bune (“hollow stalk or stem”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Bunney (plural Bunneys)
  1. A surname from Middle English. Wikipedia link: Bunney
    Sense id: en-Bunney-en-name-Bz4-slhQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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