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Origin of Saye Total Records: 1  Origin of Saye, Meaning of Saye Origin: Norman French. From Hosseia, just outside of Normandy near LaHoussaye in what is now Seine-et-Marne. From the Norman French meaning 'thistle-like'. Now, modern French 'houx' or holly Surnames: Dehosse, Hossen, Hossey, Houssaye, Hussey Submitted by: Paul Hosse 11/8/2009 8:42 PM Page 1 of 1

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