della

[ del-lah ]

/ ˈdɛl lɑ /

(in names of Italian derivation) a contraction of di and the article la: Andrea della Robbia.

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Della

[ del-uh ]

/ ˈdɛl ə /

a female given name, form of Delia.

The paper reports that Della Valle has plans to re-launch the label in mid-2013.
Beyoncé's Sparkling Nipples; Marco Zanini Could Be Heading to Schiaparelli|The Fashion Beast Team|April 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: Piero della Francesca Crosses Togas and Turbans.
Painting Pontius Pilate's Palestine|Blake Gopnik|March 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: Piero della Francesca created his worlds from scratch.
A Painter with God-like Talent|Blake Gopnik|March 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The announcement of the launch was made in May, but Della Valle has still yet to announce a creative director.
Reviving the House of Schiaparelli|Alice Cavanagh|October 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST

If Romney won the Republican nomination, would Della Femina consider working for the campaign?
GOP Attack Ads Do Obama’s Job for Him, Says Jerry Della Femina|Judith Grey|January 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“And it ought not to be too warm in color,” said plump little Della, who suffered terribly from the heat in summer.
Ethel Morton at Sweetbrier Lodge|Mabell S. C. Smith
"One is Della and the other is Ethel Blue," and she tapped them in turn as she gave them their names.
Ethel Morton's Holidays|Mabell S. C. Smith
He established us at the Albergo della Fontana, a good and comfortable house.
Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7|Various
Della lowered her beaded lashes over eyes that smarted, and raised her arms like Niobe entreating fate.
Just Around the Corner|Fannie Hurst
"See those youngsters with those silly twirling things Tom made," said Della.
Ethel Morton's Holidays|Mabell S. C. Smith