Nancy

[nan-see, nahn-see]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Meurthe-et-Moselle, in NE France: battles 1477, 1914, 1944.

2. Also Nancee, Nancie. a female given name, form of Ann or Anna.

3. (sometimes lowercase),  nance.

nancy

¹

/ ˈnænsɪ /

noun

1. Also called: nancy boy. 

   1. an effeminate or homosexual boy or man

   2. ( as modifier )

      his nancy ways

Nancy

²

/ ˈnænsɪ, ˈnɑ̃si /

noun

1. a city in NE France: became the capital of the dukes of Lorraine in the 12th century, becoming French in 1766; administrative and financial centre. Pop: 103 605 (1999)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nancy¹

C20: from the girl's name Nancy

Example Sentences

Nancy MacDonell is a fashion writer and historian in New York.

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Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy appears close to being appointed as Rodgers' permanent successor and O'Neill thinks Celtic are well placed for the new man in charge, whoever it may be.

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Steve and Jonathan are still competing for Nancy’s attention while her focus is on perfecting her sharpshooting skills.

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If Nancy is appointed as expected he will begin work at Celtic amid tensions between the club and supporters.

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Nancy Helms stands on top of “dwarf carpet of stars,” a succulent plant that surrounds a large area of her home as a fire prevention method on Rocky Ledge Road in Topanga.

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