"Ed" meaning in English

See Ed in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ɛd/ Forms: Eds [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛd Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Ed (plural Eds)
  1. A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names
    Sense id: en-Ed-en-name-JDx4Dbxv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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