Calvin

//ˈkælvɪn// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from French or Spanish, notably borne by John Calvin, French Protestant theologian.
  2. 2
    A male given name transferred from the surname. US

    "Marty McFly: Calvin? Wh… Why do you keep calling me Calvin? Lorraine Baines: Well, that is your name, isn't it? Calvin Klein? It's written all over your underwear."

Synonyms

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jean caulvinmelvin calvin

Example

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"They nominated Calvin Coolidge for vice president."

Etymology

Latinization of Norman-Picard Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve (“bald”) person.

Related phrases

Calvin cycleCalvin-Benson-Bassham cycle

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