Evelyn

American  

[eev-lin, ev-uh-lin, eev-lin, ee-vuh-lin] / ˈiv lɪn, ˈɛv ə lɪn, ˈiv lɪn, ˈi və lɪn /

noun

1. John, 1620–1706, English diarist.

2. Also Evelynne. a female given name, form of Eve.

3. Chiefly British. a male given name.

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Evelyn British  

/ ˈiːvlɪn, ˈɛv- /

noun

1. John. 1620–1706, English author, noted chiefly for his diary (1640–1706)

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Example Sentences

“I’m Evelyn. My people are the Eastern Band of Cherokees.”

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Evelyn is a pretty name, and her Cherokee cousins in Oklahoma are my neighbors.

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Evelyn extends her hand as if to touch my shoulder but stops short.

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Evelyn says, “My feet are seven and a half wides.”

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Evelyn adds, “Deep breaths, focus, take your time. One step, then another.”

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