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Meaning of "Edwin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EDWIN

Edwin  [ˈɛdwɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EDWIN

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Edwin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EDWIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Edwin

The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" and "wine". The original Anglo-Saxon form is Eadwine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures. Edwin may refer to: People Anglo-Saxon Edwins and Eadwines ▪ Edwin, King of Northumbria and Christian saint ▪ Edwin, son of Edward the Elder ▪ Eadwine of Sussex, King of Sussex ▪ Eadwine of Abingdon, Abbot of Abingdon ▪ Edwin, Earl of Mercia, brother-in-law of Harold Godwinson More recent Edwins ▪ Edwin Starr, was an American soul music singer. Starr is most famous for his Norman Whitfield produced singles of the 1970s, most notably the number one hit 'War'. ▪ Edwin, Canadian musician ▪ Edwin Eugene Aldrin, better known as Buzz Aldrin, American astronaut ▪ Edwin Howard Armstrong American inventor ▪ Edwin Booth, Shakespearean actor ▪ Edwin Cassiani, Colombian boxer ▪ Edwin Centeno, Peruvian race walker ▪ Edwin L. Elwood, American soldier ▪ Edwin Encarnacion Toronto Blue Jays baseball player ▪ Edwin Haslam, a physical organic chemist and an author of books on polyphenols ▪ Edwin N.

Definition of Edwin in the English dictionary

The definition of Edwin in the dictionary is ?585–633 ad, king of Northumbria and overlord of all England except Kent.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EDWIN


Alcuin
ˈælkwɪn
Alwyn
ˈɔːlwɪn
Baldwin
ˈbɔːldwɪn
Chindwin
ˈtʃɪnˈdwɪn
Darwin
ˈdɑːwɪn
Gershwin
ˈɡɜːʃwɪn
Godwin
ˈɡɒdwɪn
Gwyn
ɡwɪn
harlequin
ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn
Irwin
ˈɛːwɪn
penguin
ˈpɛŋɡwɪn
quin
kwɪn
Quinn
kwɪn
Samhain
ˈsɑːwɪn
sanguine
ˈsæŋɡwɪn
sequin
ˈsiːkwɪn
Tarquin
ˈtɑːkwɪn
twin
twɪn
win
wɪn
wyn
wɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EDWIN

Edward
Edward Hyde
Edward I
Edward II
Edward III
Edward IV
Edward the Confessor
Edward the Elder
Edward the Martyr
Edward V
Edward VI
Edward VII
Edward VIII
Edwardian
Edwardianism
Edwards
Edwy
ee
EE & MP
EEA

WORDS THAT END LIKE EDWIN

away win
evil twin
identical twin
lawin
no-win
outwin
powin
rawin
rewin
sewin
win-win
you can´t win

Synonyms and antonyms of Edwin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Edwin» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Edwin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Edwin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Edwin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

埃德温
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Edwin
570 millions of speakers

English

Edwin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एडविन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ادوين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Эдвин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Edwin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এডুইন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Edwin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Edwin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Edwin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エドウィン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에드윈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Edwin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Edwin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எட்வின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एडविन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Edwin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Edwin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Edwin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Едвін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Edwin
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Edwin
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Edwin
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Edwin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Edwin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Edwin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EDWIN»

The term «Edwin» is very widely used and occupies the 11.675 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EDWIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Edwin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EDWIN»

Discover the use of Edwin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Edwin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Edwin Hubble: Mariner of the Nebulae
. This is one of the most impressive scientific biographies of recent years."—Kirkus Review, starred review — "Notable Books for the Year 1995" selection, New York Times Book Review —"Best Books of 1995" selection, Library Journal ...
Gale E. Christianson, 1996
2
Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John ...
Through a review of their family and an examination of their political ideology, a biography presents a look at two brothers who stood on opposing sides during the Civil War and how one, John Wilkes Booth, became the infamous assassin of ...
James Giblin, 2005
3
The Suicidal Mind
Dr. Shneidman has written a groundbreaking work for every person who has ever thought about suicide or knows anybody who has contemplated it; the book brims with insight into the suicidal impulse and with helpful suggestions on how to ...
Edwin S. Shneidman, 1998
4
Edwin Morgan: Inventions of Modernity
Edwin Morgan is Scotland's major living poet, and "Inventions of Modernity" is the first book-length study of his work.
Colin Nicholson, 2002
5
The Criminology of Edwin Sutherland
Edwin Sutherland is the acknowledged father of American criminology. This is the first full-length analysis of his work and his person.
Mark S. Gaylord, John F. Galliher, 1988
6
Friedman's Fables
These tales playfully demonstrate that new ideas, new questions, and imagination, more than accepted wisdom, provide each of us with the keys to overcoming stubborn emotional barriers and facilitating real change both in ourselves and ...
Edwin H. Friedman, 2013
7
My Thoughts Be Bloody: The Bitter Rivalry Between Edwin and ...
My Thoughts Be Bloody, a sweeping family saga, revives an extraordinary figure whose name has been missing, until now, from the story of President Lincoln’s death.
Nora Titone, 2010
8
Contemporary Translation Theories
"This revised second edition productively updates each of the approaches, incorporating the latest research, and adds a new conclusion addressing the future of translation studies.
Edwin Gentzler, 2001
9
Media Concentration and Democracy: Why Ownership Matters
Firmly rooting its argument in democratic and economic theory, the book argues that a more democratic distribution of communicative power within the public sphere and a structure that provides safeguards against abuse of media power provide ...
C. Edwin Baker, 2006
10
Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898
The events and people who crowd these pages guarantee that this is no mere local history.
Edwin G. Burrows, Mike Wallace, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EDWIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Edwin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Edwin Robert Springer, Sr., 84, Of Stamford
He was born in Stamford on July 31, 1930, and was one of 10 children born to the late Robert and Mary Ann (Prizio) Springer. He was born at 1 ... «The Daily Voice, Jul 15»
2
Edwin Charles 'Bud' Fringer
By trade, he was a meat cutter for more than 40 years. He was a self-taught radio and television repairman. A hard worker even after he supposedly retired, ... «Woodstock Independent, Jul 15»
3
Singer Edwin McCain to entertain fans at The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon
Greenville, SC native and singer/songwriter Edwin McCain will perform at The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon on Friday, August 27, at 9 PM. McCain's ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, Jul 15»
4
Edwin McCain to play Rooftop Bar at Poseidon
Singer/songwriter and renowned hitmaker Edwin McCain will be performing the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon on Hilton Head Island at 9 p.m. Friday ... «Bluffton Today, Jul 15»
5
A Welcome Check on Bureaucratic Power
A Welcome Check on Bureaucratic Power. By Edwin J. Feulner · Jul. 9, 2015. Print · Email Bigger Smaller. To say that conservatives haven't had much to cheer ... «Patriot Post, Jul 15»
6
Edwin Clark offers scholarships to 100 undergraduates
WorldStage Newsonline-- Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark on Wednesday announced the offering of scholarships to at least 100 qualifying ... «WorldStage, Jul 15»
7
Edwin L. Guyer Provides Extensive Knowledge on Traffic Law and …
Blue Bell, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/08/2015 -- Edwin L. Guyer, P.C. is the head partner at the Law Offices of Edwin L. Guyer. Every year, the Montgomery County, PA ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
8
New Orleans Pelicans Summer League Player Profiles: Fuquan Edwin
Where you know him from: Edwin was a four-year starter for Seton Hall from 2010-2014 and won the Big East Defensive Player of the Year ... «Pelican Debrief, Jul 15»
9
The Theatre Company of Saugus holding auditions for 'Mystery of …
The Theatre Company of Saugus is excited to announce open auditions for our upcoming fall production, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. «Wicked Local Wilmington, Jul 15»
10
Letters, July 7: Edwin Nirdlinger, Jean Yarnell
In their wisdom our legislators have overridden the governor's veto and decided to allow state officials to opt out of doing their duty if it runs ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»

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