Wayland

¹ American

[way-luhnd] / ˈweɪ lənd /

noun

(in northern European folklore) the king of the elves, a smith and artificer: known in Scandinavia as Volund, in Germany as Wieland.

Wayland ² American

[way-luhnd] / ˈweɪ lənd /

noun

a city in NE Massachusetts.

Wayland British

/ ˈweɪlənd /

noun

Scandinavian name: Völund. German name: Wieland. a smith, artificer, and king of the elves in European folklore

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Wayland Baptist University is cutting graduate tuition at its flagship campus by more than 35%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

On Feb. 7, North Carolina Judge Wayland Sermons showed what happens when judges broaden the context and notice patterns.

From Slate ● Feb. 13, 2025

"It's going beyond raising a rainbow flag or changing your logo during Pride month," Wayland said.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2023

Harding, who had 22 years of service with the CHP, headed the department’s Yuba-Sutter office since 2018, Wayland said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2022

On the other hand, Dr. Wayland Hayes of the United States Public Health Service contends that in every individual a point of equilibrium is reached, and that DDT in excess of this amount is excreted.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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