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Ramsey

Noun

1. (popular) A Scottish surname of uncertain origin. It is derived from the Old English word "rām" meaning "ram" and the Old Norse word "ey" meaning "island".

Example sentence: My friend's last name is Ramsey, and he proudly traces his family's roots back to Scotland.

Adjective

1. (popular) Used to describe something that is related to or originating from the town of Ramsey in the Isle of Man.

Example sentence: The Ramsey lighthouse is a famous landmark on the island.

Verb

1. (local) To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example sentence: The complex riddle completely ramseyed our group, and we couldn't come up with a solution.