Kathryn

name

name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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  1. 1
    A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Catherine.

    "R. Jeeves: In my experience, ladies who spell Gladys with a W are seldom noted for their reliability, sir. It gives them romantic notions. B.W. Wooster: With a W, Jeeves? No, no, no, no. You spell it with a G. R. Jeeves: If I might draw your attention to the signature on the portrait, sir. B.W. Wooster: Good Lord! G-W? R. Jeeves: I blame Alfred Lord Tennyson and his Idylls of the King. It also accounts for Kathryn, Ysabel, and Ethyl, all spelt with a Y, but Gwladys is a particularly virulent form, sir."

  2. 2
    A city and village in North Dakota.

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catherine greatcatherine of aragon

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"What is your favourite film by Kathryn Bigelow?"

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