Edwin
Americannoun
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Also Eadwine a.d. 585?–633, king of Northumbria 617–633.
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a male given name: from Old English words meaning “rich, happy” and “friend.”
noun
Example Sentences
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Study co-author Professor Edwin Hawkins, head of the Colonial Foundation Diagnostics Center where samples were analyzed, said the size and nature of the patient group were important strengths of the research.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
When Johnson appeared to violate that second law by firing Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, the House impeached him.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
He received honorable mention in the Edwin Hood Prize for diplomatic reporting from the National Press Club in 1998.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Already ministers have been repeatedly warned by assembly Speaker Edwin Poots that time is running out to pass remaining pieces of legislation through all their hurdles.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
He was about to drop the rock to the ground when Edwin reached out, took the heavy stone, and set it down carefully.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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