Gwyn

American

[gwin] / gwɪn /

Or Gwynne

noun

Eleanor Nell, 1650–87, English actress: mistress of Charles II.

Gwyn British

/ ɡwɪn /

noun

Nell, original name Eleanor Gwynne. 1650–87, English actress; mistress of Charles II

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During sentencing, Judge Jonathan Cooper said that since the defendant had transitioned, they should be known by their new identity of Gwyn Samuels.

From BBC

It's a daunting challenge for the man charged with supervising Britain's response, the First Sea Lord Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

From BBC

It doesn’t help that Gwyn’s books are bland and pleasant while a few pages of Richard’s prose are enough to give his agent a migraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the England loss, former Wales captain Gwyn Jones said Welsh rugby bosses should not waste a crisis and must instigate immediate major change.

From BBC

He was appointed to first sea lord in November 2021 and is succeeded by Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins of the Royal Marines.

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