dewey

Dew-ey · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A surname and given name of Welsh origin.

  2. 2.

    Commonly associated with Melvil Dewey, creator of the Dewey Decimal Classification system for libraries.

Related words

See also: classification, library

Etymology

From Welsh Dewi, a form of David. Made famous by various historical figures including philosopher John Dewey and librarian Melvil Dewey.