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Edmund

EHD-muhnd
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A masculine given name of Old English origin, meaning "wealthy protector."
"Edmund was crowned king of the East Angles."

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Edmunds plural

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_____ was crowned king of the East Angles.

Etymology

From Old English "ead" (wealth, fortune) and "mund" (protector).

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