English Explanatory Dictionary

ERNIE

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The machine that draws random premium bond numbers in the United Kingdom.
name
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Ernest.

Pronunciation

/ˈɝni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Ernie.wav

Word forms

ERNIE

Etymology

Initialism of electronic random number indicator equipment.

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