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Laurence definition

Lau·rence (lôr′əns)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Larry; var. Lawrence; equiv. Fr. Laurent, Ger. Lorenz, It. & Sp. Lorenzo; fem. Laura

Etymology: L Laurentius, prob. < Laurentum, town in Latium < ? laurus, laurel

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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