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Nedward

UK/ˈnɛdwəd/US/ˈnɛdwɚd/

Nedward proper noun: a male given name.

Proper noun

Nedward (plural Nedwards)

  1. A male given name.
    • The time was, when every musical young gentleman breathed forth his wishes in dulcet strains to "be carried back to Old Virginia's shore," or related to the history and most wonderful exploits of that good old colored individual, "Uncle Nedward;" but we suppose this superannuated colored person has...1853, William Wallace Warden, Pen and Pencil, volume I, S.I, page 761

Forms of Nedward

pluralNedwards

Origin of Nedward

Either a rebracketing of mine Edward or a blend of Ned + Edward.

Questions about Nedward

What does Nedward mean?
Nedward means a male given name.
What part of speech is Nedward?
Nedward is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Nedward?
Nedward is pronounced /ˈnɛdwəd/ (UK).

Words near Nedward in the dictionary

  1. Neds Corner
  2. Nedut'en
  3. Nedut'en-Witsuwit'en
  4. Nedved
  5. Nedveds
  6. Nedward
  7. Nedwards
  8. Nedwin
  9. Nedwins
  10. nee
  11. nee nor

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