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Ned

1 American  
[ned] / nɛd /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Edward.

N.E.D. 2 American  
Or NED

abbreviation

  1. New English Dictionary.

ned British  
/ nɛd /

noun

  1. slang a young working-class male who dresses in casual sports clothes

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Other Word Forms

  • neddy adjective

Etymology

Origin of ned

C20: a shortened form of Edward

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, Ned Davis Research’s Joe Kalish indicated a willingness to buy when the 10-year yield rises above 4.5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Ned had also faced doubters during his early Fidelity years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Executives close to Reynolds said he wasn’t pushing Ned to consider a deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Abby believed his deputies were pushing a defeated Ned to concede it would never happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Ned ran after him, and when he got a glimpse of Holt, he could tell he was asleep with his eyes wide open.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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