Edwards

//ˈɛdwədz// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Edward form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic. countable, uncountable

    "Vodafone has also dropped its claim against one of Rhys Edwards’s travelling companions – who had been at the same reunion and had his phone pickpocketed two hours later in almost identical circumstances to Rhys Edwards."

  2. 2
    plural of Edward form-of, plural
  3. 3
    A locale in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Kern County, California, the location of Edwards Air Force Base. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A locale in the United States:; A census-designated place in Eagle County, Colorado; named for postal official Melvin Edwards. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    A locale in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Kickapoo Township, Peoria County, Illinois. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    A locale in the United States:; A township and unincorporated community therein, in Ogemaw County, Michigan. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    A locale in the United States:; A township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. countable, uncountable
  3. 8
    A locale in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Benton County, Missouri. countable, uncountable
  4. 9
    A locale in the United States:; A town and hamlet therein, in St. Lawrence County, New York; named for Edward McCormack, brother of the founder. countable, uncountable
  5. 10
    A locale in the United States:; A town in Hinds County, Mississippi; named for landowner Dick Edwards. countable, uncountable
  6. 11
    A locale in the United States:; An unincorporated community in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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jonathan edwards

Example

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"Vodafone has also dropped its claim against one of Rhys Edwards’s travelling companions – who had been at the same reunion and had his phone pickpocketed two hours later in almost identical circumstances to Rhys Edwards."

Etymology

From Edward + -s.

Related phrases

Edwards CountyEdwards Plateaugiven name

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