Reef

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Reef 1
Revisions 3. usages AND description are verified
Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English

Meaning & History

From late 16th century (earlier as riff ) from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch rif, ref, from Old Norse rif, literally ‘rib’, used in the same sense.
Added 5/16/2014 by Ora
Edited 5/10/2021 by LMS

Reef 2
not set
Gender Masculine
Usage English (Modern, Rare)

Meaning & History

A name given in reference to a reef 'ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.'
Added 10/31/2021 by anonymous