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ned

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Etymology

Origin uncertain — often claimed as an acronym for "non-educated delinquent," but that's a later invented backronym, not the real source. It may be linked to the given name Ned (a nickname for Edward), though the connection isn't confirmed.

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Etymology from freedict-original, original.