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Edgar
EHDG
Edgar (name) means a male given name from Old English, meaning roughly "rich spear.". Example: “Edgar Allan Poe remains one of America's most famous writers.”
name
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A male given name from Old English, meaning roughly "rich spear."
"My father was the eldest of three sons, each of whom was given Adelia's idea of a high-toned name: Norval and Edgar and Percival, Arthurian revival with a hint of Wagner."
— Margaret Atwood, The Blind Assassin (2000)
"Edgar Allan Poe remains one of America's most famous writers."
noun
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An Edgar Award, a prize honouring outstanding mystery and crime writing, named after Edgar Allan Poe.
"Her debut thriller won an Edgar for best first novel."
How to use Edgar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional given name; also the name of a top American mystery-writing award.
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Etymology
From Old English Ēadgār, combining ēad ("riches") and gār ("spear"); the literary award is named for Edgar Allan Poe.
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What does “Edgar” mean?
The word “Edgar” means a male given name from Old English, meaning roughly "rich spear.". In plain terms, a traditional given name; also the name of a top American mystery-writing award.
How do you pronounce “Edgar”?
“Edgar” is pronounced EHDG (/ˈɛdɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Edgar” in a sentence?
Here is “Edgar” used in a sentence: “Edgar Allan Poe remains one of America's most famous writers.”
What part of speech is “Edgar”?
Depending on how it is used, “Edgar” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Edgar” come from?
The word “Edgar” comes from Old English. From Old English Ēadgār, combining ēad ("riches") and gār ("spear"); the literary award is named for Edgar Allan Poe.
Is “Edgar” a common word?
“Edgar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Edgar” have?
“Edgar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name from Old English, meaning roughly "rich spear.".
What is an Edgar Award?
An Edgar Award is a prize honouring outstanding mystery and crime writing, named after Edgar Allan Poe. It is presented in recognition of excellence within the mystery and crime fiction genre.
