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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Three days later, Smith and Larwence matched the achievement, their 217 partnership surpassing the county's previous fourth-wicket best against the Bears - 213 by Tom Hayward and Edwin Goatley at The Oval in 1906.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
He was so despondent, his mother said, that she felt her only option was to allow them to be sent back to El Salvador, a country Edwin left when he was 5.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
The two-time defending World Series champions ponied up a combined $309 million to sign two free agents, world-class closer Edwin Díaz and four-time All-Star corner outfielder Kyle Tucker.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Just three years ago, the Mets lost closer Edwin Díaz for the entire 2023 campaign after he tore a tendon in his knee celebrating a Puerto Rico victory in the same tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Soon he and Edwin sat together on the rocky ledge.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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