"Wally" meaning in English

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Proper name

Rhymes: -ɒli Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wally
  1. A diminutive of the male given names of Waldo, Walter, Wallabee, and Wallace. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names
    Sense id: en-Wally-en-name-soAT9nN9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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