Alvin

[ al-vin ]

noun
  1. a town in S Texas.

  2. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “elf” and “friend.”

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How to use Alvin in a sentence

  • Gerda was out there still, with her brother and the oaf—whose name, Forrester had discovered, was Alvin Sherdlap.

    Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett
  • It was clear from one look at the lout that no one, anywhere, for any reason, would miss Alvin if he were exploded into dust.

    Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett
  • One little zap would do it, and Alvin Sherdlap would encumber the Earth no more.

    Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall Garrett
  • There's talk about good prices bein' offered and, accordin' to Alvin, Ostable folks are pretty excited.

    The Rise of Roscoe Paine | Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Mr. Alvin Adams had taken us there in his beautiful equipage, and he advised us of the hour.