"Dermot" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈdɛɹmət/ [Ireland, Scotland], /ˈdɜːmət/ [Australia, UK], /ˈdɝmət/ [Canada, US]
Etymology: From Irish Diarmaid. Doublet of Jeremy. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|Diarmaid}} Irish Diarmaid, {{doublet|en|Jeremy}} Doublet of Jeremy Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dermot
  1. A male given name from Irish. Related terms: Dermott, Diarmad, Diarmaid, Diarmid, Diarmuid, Kermit
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