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

“Despite some recent high-profile layoff announcements, initial claims for now remain consistent with a low pace of job losses,” said Nancy Van Houten, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics.

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Fox earlier this year acquired Red Seat Ventures, which helps creators develop podcasts and has worked with clients including Megyn Kelly and Nancy Grace.

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That indicates that while claims are ticking higher, they are not at “alarming levels” so far, says Nancy Vanden Houten, lead U.S. economist for Oxford Economics.

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Buckinghamshire's Shanay Holmes, who has just completed her run as Nancy in Oliver!, picked up a Black British Theatre Award for best female lead actor in a musical.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has become the highest profile target.

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