Mosley

Meaning

A surname.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmoʊzli/

Etymology

Cognate with Old English: mus

In summary

From several places in England, including the derivations:
* Old English mos (“peat bog”) + leah (“woodland, clearing”), equivalent to moss + -ley (“lea”).
* Old English mus (“mouse”) + leah (“woodland, clearing”), equivalent to mouse + -ley (“lea”).
* From the Old English byname Moll.

Sentences

Mosley campaigned aggressively in Ladywood; and accused Chamberlain of being a "landlords' hireling ".