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Jolyon
Jolyon (name) means a male given name, an old spelling of Julian that has stayed in gentle, occasional use since the 1920s. Example: “Jolyon is a character in Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels.”
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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.
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What does “Jolyon” mean?
The word “Jolyon” means a male given name, an old spelling of Julian that has stayed in gentle, occasional use since the 1920s. In plain terms, an old-fashioned English form of Julian, mostly known through literature.
How do you use “Jolyon” in a sentence?
Here is “Jolyon” used in a sentence: “Jolyon is a character in Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels.”
What part of speech is “Jolyon”?
“Jolyon” is a name.
What is the meaning of Jolyon?
"Jolyon" (name) means a male given name, an old spelling of Julian that has stayed in gentle, occasional use since the 1920s.
