Definitions

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  • proper noun A diminutive of the male given name Oliver.
  • proper noun A diminutive of the female given names Olivia, Olive and Olwen.

Etymologies

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From Germanic, from Latin olivarius 'olive tree' (from oliva 'olive'), and from Welsh.

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Examples

  • Kevin Ollie is a smart defender who played with the Sixers last season and knows Iverson's game.

    USATODAY.com - Few answers for Iverson 2002

  • Meanwhile, I figure the reason Ollie is so worried is that he might one day have to share a cell with one of ‘them.’

    Think Progress » Ollie North On What Happens If Gays Are Allowed To Serve Openly In Military: ‘NAMBLA Members’ Are Next 2010

  • So Randy Foye, Ryan Gomes and the rest were out, Carney, Smith, Brian Cardinal, Kevin Ollie and Bobby Brown were out for the opening tip.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Williams thought he was fouled by Kevin Ollie on the final shot and shouted at the officials as they left the floor before he finally went to the locker room.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • The Timberwolves also played without veteran PG Kevin Ollie, who missed the game with a hip injury. ...

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Rashad McCants scored 21 points while Craig Smith and Kevin Ollie added 17 apiece for the Timberwolves (4-20), who haven't won since Nov. 28.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Kevin Ollie had a health issue to tend to in his family, and he was absent, too.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Wolves G Kevin Ollie missed his sixth straight game because of a strained calf.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Mike Miller was more aggressive than he's been for most games this season for Minnesota, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds on 7-for-12 shooting and Kevin Ollie threw in 12 points against one of his many former teams.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Kevin Ollie 15 0 10.4 1.7 1.0 0.9 1 14 15 14 5 0 3 10

    USATODAY.com 2008

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