"Macy" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈmeɪsi/
Rhymes: -eɪsi Etymology: Norman baronial surname from places named Massy in France, derived from a Gallo-Roman personal name Maccius. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Macy
  1. A surname from Old French.
    Sense id: en-Macy-en-name-0tkWYPLU Categories (other): English surnames, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 77 23
  2. A female given name transferred from the surname. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Macy-en-name-GFKC6xuK

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