wynn

¹

[win]

noun

1. a character (ƿ) representing the sound (w) in Old English and early Middle English manuscripts, based on a rune with the same phonetic value.

Wynn

²

[win]

noun

1. Ed Isaiah Edwin Leopold, 1886–1966, U.S. comedian.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wynn¹

before 1100; Middle English wen, Old English wyn ( n ), special use of wyn ( n ) joy ( winsome, wish )

Example Sentences

Michel worked with associates including Wynn and Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy to influence the Justice Department’s investigation into the 1MDB scandal, they said.

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Some of Hollywood and Washington’s biggest names testified, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and casino mogul Steve Wynn.

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Cruise, 63, accepted an honorary Oscar at the annual Governors Awards in Hollywood alongside singer-philanthropist Dolly Parton, choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas.

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On Sunday, she attended the motion picture academy’s 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, where Tom Cruise was given an honorary Oscar, along with Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton and production designer Wynn Thomas.

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Trailblazer Wynn Thomas, widely recognized as the first Black production designer in film, and Dolly Parton also received Oscars at the Governors Awards ceremony.

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