English Explanatory Dictionary

Edmund

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Old English, borne by early English kings and saints.
  2. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛdmənd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Edmund.wav

Word forms

Edmund Edmunds Edmond

Etymology

From Old English Ēadmund, from ēad (“prosperity”) + mund (“protection”). Doublet of Eamon.

Related words

Almond Edgar Edith Edrick Edward Edwin Osmond

Derived words

Bury St Edmunds Caistor St Edmund Edmunds Edmundston
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