Edwin
Americannoun
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Also Eadwine a.d. 585?–633, king of Northumbria 617–633.
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a male given name: from Old English words meaning “rich, happy” and “friend.”
noun
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The daughter of designer Edwin Schlossberg and diplomat Caroline Kennedy, she said she was shocked by the diagnosis, as she considered herself "one of the healthiest people I knew".
From BBC
In Louisiana, the flamboyant former Gov. Edwin Edwards, who spent eight years in prison on corruption charges, tried, and failed, to mount a political comeback with a run for Congress in 2014.
From New York Times
Immigration authorities initially released Edwin with an ankle bracelet so that he could finish high school.
From Seattle Times
Leigh passed up opportunities throughout the game with Edwin Ipape stopped just short, French grounding a Lam kick to deny a spirited chase, and a late dink ricocheting behind despite a sterling chase.
From BBC
The movie begins with Bogart visiting a church to convince the gospel great Edwin Hawkins that “Oh Happy Day” can be a hit.
From New York Times
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