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Wayland

1 American  
[wey-luhnd] / ˈweɪ lənd /

noun

  1. (in northern European folklore) the king of the elves, a smith and artificer: known in Scandinavia as Volund, in Germany as Wieland.

Wayland 2 American  
[wey-luhnd] / ˈweɪ lənd /

noun

  1. a city in NE Massachusetts.

Wayland British  
/ ˈweɪlənd /

noun

  1. Scandinavian name: Völund.  German name: Wieland.  a smith, artificer, and king of the elves in European folklore

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As a child, Korey spent almost as much time at the Broomstones Curling Club in tiny Wayland, Mass., as he did at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

On Feb. 7, North Carolina Judge Wayland Sermons showed what happens when judges broaden the context and notice patterns.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025

"It's going beyond raising a rainbow flag or changing your logo during Pride month," Wayland said.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2023

Barron played for the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens and lead the Plainview, Texas, team to an undefeated mark of 104-0 in her time there from 1954-1957.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2022

On the other hand, Dr. Wayland Hayes of the United States Public Health Service contends that in every individual a point of equilibrium is reached, and that DDT in excess of this amount is excreted.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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