"Margery" meaning in English

See Margery in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Old French; ultimately from Ancient Greek. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Margery
  1. a medieval vernacular form of Margaret, a female given name from Ancient Greek. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Marjorie, Marjory, Margaery
    Sense id: en-Margery-en-name-Yy4w9Vtu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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