kelly
a man's stiff hat, as a derby or straw skimmer.
Origin of kelly
1Other definitions for Kelly (2 of 2)
Ellsworth, 1923–2015, U.S. painter and sculptor.
Emmett (Leo), 1898–1979, U.S. circus clown and pantomimist.
Eugene Cur·ran [kur-uhn, kuhr-], /ˈkɜr ən, ˈkʌr-/, "Gene", 1912–96, U.S. dancer, choreographer, actor, and director.
George (Edward), 1887–1974, U.S. playwright and actor.
Grace Patricia Princess Grace of Monaco, 1929–82, U.S. actress: married Prince Rainier III of Monaco 1956.
Walt, 1913–73, U.S. cartoonist.
Also Kellie. a male or female given name.
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How to use kelly in a sentence
Grace kelly had a huge wardrobe and adored fashion, after all.
The Only Thing That Sparkles in ‘Grace of Monaco’…the Jewels | Liza Foreman | May 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLepage relied on historical photos of Grace kelly for inspiration and to help decide which pieces to recreate for the movie.
The Only Thing That Sparkles in ‘Grace of Monaco’…the Jewels | Liza Foreman | May 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the surface, the Grace kelly look-alike, already famous in her native Australia, has it down.
All the Ways Contestants on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Have to Be Crazy Perfect | Kelly Williams Brown | April 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGardner once bet Grace kelly $20 that Hyde Park in London was bigger than Monaco.
The Best Bits From the Secret Ava Gardner Conversations | Filipa Ioannou | July 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHer timeless look, retro style, and wounded, coquettish gaze recall classic film stars like Grace kelly.
British Dictionary definitions for Kelly
/ (ˈkɛlɪ) /
Gene, full name Eugene Curran Kelly. 1912–96, US dancer, choreographer, film actor, and director. His many films include An American in Paris (1951) and Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Grace. 1929–82, US film actress. Her films included High Noon (1952) and High Society (1956). She married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956 and died following a car crash
Ned. 1855–80, Australian horse and cattle thief and bushranger, active in Victoria: captured by the police and hanged
game as Ned Kelly or as game as Ned Kelly See game 1 (def. 25)
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