"Nedward" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈnɛdwɚd/ [General-American]
Etymology: Either a rebracketing of mine Edward or a blend of Ned + Edward. Etymology templates: {{rebracketing|en|mine Edward|nocap=1}} rebracketing of mine Edward, {{blend|en|Ned|Edward|nocap=1}} blend of Ned + Edward Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Nedward
  1. A male given name. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Nedward-en-name-yDfLNrGi Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English rebracketings

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