name
Edward
EHD-wuhd
name
1
A male given name from Old English, borne by numerous kings of England.
"Edward the Confessor built Westminster Abbey."
noun
1
A historic English gold coin issued during the reign of a King Edward.
"The collector prized a rare gold Edward from the medieval period."
How to Use Edward
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic English given name, historically royal.
Word Forms
Edwards plural
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_____ the Confessor built Westminster Abbey.
Etymology
From Old English Ēadweard, combining ēad ("wealth, riches") and weard ("guard, protector") — literally "rich guardian."