Daphne Du Maurier is a proper noun referring to the renowned English author Daphne du Maurier (1907–1989). The name combines a given name with a double-barreled surname of French/Norman origin, commonly pronounced with stress on the second syllable of the given name and on the first syllable of the surname, yielding a fluid, formal English cadence. The full name is frequently encountered in literary contexts and biographical references.
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