"Della" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia. First appeared in the 19th century. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Della
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Della-en-name-xZQJj1rp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2020, Marilynne Robinson, Jack, Hachette UK, →ISBN:",
          "text": "He was afraid that Delia or Della might mention a cousin named Dahlia, and he would laugh. Sweet Jesus, do not let me laugh inappropriately.",
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