Cedric
Cedric (name) means a masculine given name invented by Sir Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe, likely based on the Saxon king Cerdic. Example: “Cedric was the noble Saxon lord in the novel Ivanhoe.”
Word forms
Cedrics plural
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_____ was the noble Saxon lord in the novel Ivanhoe.
Etymology
Invented by Walter Scott for Ivanhoe, likely a misreading of Cerdic; possibly connected to the Welsh caredig, "beloved."
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What does “Cedric” mean?
The word “Cedric” means a masculine given name invented by Sir Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe, likely based on the Saxon king Cerdic.
How do you pronounce “Cedric”?
“Cedric” is pronounced SEHD-rihk (/ˈsɛdɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cedric” in a sentence?
Here is “Cedric” used in a sentence: “Cedric was the noble Saxon lord in the novel Ivanhoe.”
What part of speech is “Cedric”?
“Cedric” is a name.
Where does the word “Cedric” come from?
The word “Cedric” comes from Welsh. Invented by Walter Scott for Ivanhoe, likely a misreading of Cerdic; possibly connected to the Welsh caredig, "beloved.".
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