Smiley — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Synonym of Samoyed (a breed of dog)

Proper noun

1. A Scottish surname transferred from the nickname, perhaps originally a byname for a happy, smiling person.

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   At a press conference on Sunday, the mayor of Providence, Brett Smiley, was asked what could be done to stop the "uniquely American experience" of mass shootings on campuses.

2. A placename. A village in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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3. A placename. A township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States, named for William C. Smiley.

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4. A placename. A city in Gonzales County, Texas, United States.

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5. A placename. An unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, United States.

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