"Lauretta" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: An Italian pet form of Laura; first introduced into English as the name of one of the narrators in the Decameron. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|it|-}} Italian Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lauretta
  1. A female given name from Latin. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Loretta
    Sense id: en-Lauretta-en-name-gQoJTTk- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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