Wellesley

/ˈwɛlzli/ noun

Definition

A prestigious women's liberal arts college in Massachusetts, or reference to the Wellesley family name. Often associated with elite education and notable alumnae.

Etymology

Named after the English Wellesley family, whose surname derives from Wellesley in Somerset, England. The place name comes from Old English meaning 'wood or clearing by a spring or stream.'

Kelly Says

Wellesley College has an unusual tradition called 'hoop rolling' where seniors race with wooden hoops across campus - the winner is supposedly the first to get married, though modern interpretations say she'll be the first to achieve success. Notable alumnae include Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Diane Sawyer.

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