1590–1600; < Latin seseli < Greek séselis, séseli hartwort, respelling through influence of proper name Cicely
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cicely Wilson's work doesn't end when she leaves her day job as a lactation consultant, doula, and child care expert.
From Salon • Oct. 2, 2023
King's College botanist Cicely A. M. Marshall surveyed the site before and after its makeover.
From Scientific American • Sep. 1, 2023
So I was like, well I’m out,” said former alderwoman Cicely Fleming, who is Black.
From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2023
Cicely Harris, the chair of Community Board 10, said, “We aren’t taking away from the seriousness of the crime; we are highlighting another injustice.”
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022
Him and Ma and Mrs. Holton were sitting on the bench, and Penelope and Cicely and Sidney Prince were sitting in the bed.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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