darby

¹

[dahr-bee]

noun

Building Trades.

plural

darbies 

1. a float having two handles, used by plasterers.

Darby

²

[dahr-bee]

noun

1. a city in SE Pennsylvania.

Darby

/ ˈdɑːbɪ /

noun

1. Abraham. 1677–1717, British iron manufacturer: built the first coke-fired blast furnace (1709)

Word History and Origins

Origin of darby¹

1565–75; perhaps after a proper name or Derby, England

Example Sentences

The concept seems to date back to the 1830s, when it was reportedly popularized by British minister John Nelson Darby.

From Salon

Councillor Rob Darby defected from the Tories to Reform UK a week on from Napper's success, adding he believed the Conservative Party had "left him" and he felt "let down by so many broken promises".

From BBC

Joining de Lesseps at the lovers lodge are “Potomac” cast members Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby, along with “Orange County” star Shannon Beador.

From Salon

But unlike “Ultimate Girls Trip,” where it was obvious that egos were meant to clash for our entertainment, “Love Hotel” lets Bryant, Beador, Darby and de Lesseps bond over their shared experiences.

From Salon

Darby and Bryant are OG “Potomac” Housewives, and their nine-year run on television has only tightened their friendship.

From Salon