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There are two possible meanings. It could have come from the word Deprest meaning someone who lived by the meadow (pre). This is a northern French derivation.

Or it could be an old English name that was brought to England by the Norman conquerers. It is derived from an old Latin word that means Elder or counsellor - Presbyter.

The actual origin of the name is not fully known.

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