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Dennis

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  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek.
  2. A surname originating as a patronymic.
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  12. A locality in Cypress County, Alberta, Canada.

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B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɛnɪs/
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
Denis
In summary

From Middle English Denis, from Old French saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.

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