Ely

[ ee-lee for 1, 2; ee-lahy for 3 ]

/ ˈi li for 1, 2; ˈi laɪ for 3 /

noun

Isle of, a former administrative county in E England: now part of Cambridgeshire.

a town on this island: medieval cathedral.

a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for ely

“These people are somewhat sophisticated, specifically those in leadership positions,” Ely added.
How the Aryan Brotherhood Kills: From the Gang Signs to the Sanctioned Hits|Christine Pelisek|April 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But after a few more anecdotes, Kaiser was off to Big Sky Country, and Ely was recalled to the witness stand.
What the Butler Saw|Ralph Gardner, Jr.|June 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Furthermore we know that the Ely monks taught in Cambridge also, and this may well have been the first germ of the University.
Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely|Rev. Edward Conybeare.
The present Bishop of Ely, with all willingness to help us, found no mss.
The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2)|Richard Crashaw

Ely is about a quarter of the size of Peterborough in respect to population.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely|W. D. Sweeting
The monks of Ely enshrined his body, and of course miracles were wrought by it.
England, Picturesque and Descriptive|Joel Cook
The beautiful hall of the episcopal palace of Ely was erected from his design and at his expense.
Curiousities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol. 1|Thomas Dugdale

British Dictionary definitions for ely

Ely

/ (ˈiːlɪ) /

noun

a cathedral city in E England, in E Cambridgeshire on the River Ouse. Pop: 13 954 (2001)

a former county of E England, part of Cambridgeshire since 1965

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