"Ely" meaning in Middle English

See Ely in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈeːliː/
Etymology: From Old English Ēlīg, of unknown origin. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|Ēlīg}} Old English Ēlīg Head templates: {{head|enm|proper noun}} Ely
  1. Ely (a city in Cambridgeshire, England) Categories (place): Cities in Cambridgeshire, England, Cities in England, Places in Cambridgeshire, England, Places in England
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