Wayland

[ wey-luhnd ]

/ ˈweɪ lənd /

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noun

(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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Definition for Wayland (2 of 2)

Wayland²

[ wey-luhnd ]

/ ˈweɪ lənd /

noun

a city in NE Massachusetts.

How to use Wayland in a sentence

Wayland, who is scheduled to be sentenced June 11, faces up to 11 years in prison.
Man who prosecutors say swindled vulnerable is convicted in mortgage fraud scheme|Rachel Chason|May 12, 2021|Washington Post
Patricia Duckett, a Prince George’s County public school aide, said Wayland stole nearly $8,000 from her over the course of about two years and ultimately led her to lose her home.
Man who prosecutors say swindled vulnerable is convicted in mortgage fraud scheme|Rachel Chason|May 12, 2021|Washington Post
She looked up and saw Edith Wayland, one of her bridesmaids, whirling through the waltz in the arms of her deadly foe.
A Dreadful Temptation|Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
Mr. St. John resigned his seat to Edith Wayland, and moved away on the arm of his nephew.
A Dreadful Temptation|Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

According to our valued bulletin,we have to fall back on it for information,Wayland Hall is the oldest campus house.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester
It would not surprise me to hear that a good share of the students who live at Wayland Hall had not yet returned.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester
We have so many applications for Wayland Hall to which we simply can pay no attention save to return the word no room.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester

British Dictionary definitions for Wayland

Wayland

Wayland Smith

/ (ˈweɪlənd) /

noun

a smith, artificer, and king of the elves in European folkloreScandinavian name: Völund German name: Wieland

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