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Dryden
DREYE-duhn
Dryden (name) means an English and Scottish habitational surname, notably borne by the poet John Dryden; also the name of several towns in North America. Example: “John Dryden was a major figure in English poetry and drama.”
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An English and Scottish habitational surname, notably borne by the poet John Dryden; also the name of several towns in North America.
"John Dryden was a major figure in English poetry and drama."
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Etymology
From Old English drȳġe ("dry") + denu ("valley").
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What does “Dryden” mean?
The word “Dryden” means an English and Scottish habitational surname, notably borne by the poet John Dryden; also the name of several towns in North America.
How do you pronounce “Dryden”?
“Dryden” is pronounced DREYE-duhn (/ˈdɹaɪdən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dryden” in a sentence?
Here is “Dryden” used in a sentence: “John Dryden was a major figure in English poetry and drama.”
What part of speech is “Dryden”?
“Dryden” is a name.
Where does the word “Dryden” come from?
The word “Dryden” comes from Old English. From Old English drȳġe ("dry") + denu ("valley").
