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Dewey Short

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Given Name
Dewey
Surname
Short
Occupation
Rep.

The Name Dewey

Origin
Dutch and Old English
Meaning
Beloved or the white one.
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The Short Surname

Origin
Old English
Meaning
A descriptive surname referring to someone who was of short stature or small in physical size.
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