About Early
The surname Early is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "erli," meaning "early," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who was an early riser or who had a habit of being punctual. The name may also have been given to someone born prematurely or at an early stage of the year. Overall, the surname Early signifies someone who was associated with the concept of being early in some way.
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Here's how to represent Early in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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