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Jolyon
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A male given name, an old spelling of Julian that has stayed in gentle, occasional use since the 1920s.
"Jolyon is a character in Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels."
How to Use Jolyon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned English form of Julian, mostly known through literature.
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Etymology
A medieval spelling of "Julian," brought back into use by the novelist John Galsworthy in his Forsyte Saga.