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.

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Wayland ² American  

[wey-luhnd] / ˈweɪ lənd /

noun

1. a city in NE Massachusetts.

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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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Example Sentences

The training was led by Paws With A Cause — a Wayland, Michigan-based nonprofit that oversees the custom training of puppies that become assistance dogs for people with disabilities.

From Seattle Times

To implement inclusive policies in assisted living facilities, Wayland and Stewart lead the Long-Term Care Equality Index, a program that trains a network of long-term care communities across the country.

From Salon

Mr. Lipton, who grew up in Wayland, Mass., was a star wrestler in high school, serving as a co-captain for two years.

From New York Times

“Wayland the town has always been their home.”

From Seattle Times

In the tiny community of Wayland, Phillip Michael Caudill was working Saturday to clean up debris and recover what he could from the home he shares with his wife and three children.

From Washington Times