Llewellyn

American

[loo-el-in] / luˈɛl ɪn /

noun

Richard Richard David Vivian Llewellyn Lloyd, 1907?–83, Welsh novelist.
a male given name: associated, by folk etymology, with Welsh llew lion or llyw leader.

Llewellyn British

/ luːˈɛlɪn /

noun

Colonel Harry . 1911–99, Welsh show-jumping rider: on Foxhunter, he was a member of the British team that won the gold medal at the 1952 Olympic Games

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Llewellyn

Ch Supt Owain Llewellyn said it has been a "challenging search operation".

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

One side of the terraced row of houses on Llewellyn Street was demolished and replaced by the motorway, leaving the remaining side staring at either a huge concrete embankment or pillars propping up the M4.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Tandy had changed his midfield with fly-half Dan Edwards replacing Sam Costelow and centres Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn coming in for Joe Hawkins and Eddie James.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Once again Wales responded immediately, Edwards combining with Max Llewellyn to play Rogers in for his second try.

From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025

Dallas Llewellyn says, mouth wide open and full of chewed bagel.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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