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Emory definition

Em·ory (em′ər ē)

noun

a masculine name: var. Emery; equiv. Ger. Emmerich, It. Amerigo

Etymology: prob. via OFr Aimeri < OHG Amalrich, lit., work ruler < *amal-, work (in battle) + *rich, ruler (akin to L rex, king: see right)

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