Mallory meaning

A male given name transferred from the surname.
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A female given name transferred from the surname.
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(cryptography) Often the malicious party in examples of threat scenarios (synonym: Mallet). See Alice and Bob.
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An English surname​. of Norman origin.
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Origin of mallory

From an Anglo-Norman nickname for an unfortunate person Maillorie, Malleorre, corresponding to the Old French adjective maleüré (unhappy, unlucky), from Old French noun maleür (unhappiness, bad luck), French malheur.

Sentence Examples

  • Mallory pretends to co-operate with the crime syndicate so that he has time to build a death ray and kill the mobsters.

  • Porter had climbed extensively in Britain and Europe, with both guides and gifted amateurs like George Mallory.

  • Perhaps the crucial moment comes when Mickey and Mallory prepare to shoot a hostage after their dramatic prison break.

  • With Kiyonari seemingly untouchable, the championship then headed to Mallory Park for round three.

  • Mallory Lane: This online store bills itself as the place to find home decor in whatever style you want.

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