Edwards

Edwards

English

Etymology

    From Edward + -s.

    Pronunciation

    • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɛdwədz/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
    • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɛdwɚdz/

    Proper noun

    Edwards (countable and uncountable, plural Edwardses)

    1. An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic.
      • 2014 November 22, Miles Brignall, “Victory against Vodafone for schoolteacher billed £15,000”, in The Guardian[1], archived from the original on 2 June 2016:
        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.
      • 2022 July 12, Gregory Krieg, “Progressive pro-Israel group takes on AIPAC in Michigan Democratic primary fight”, in CNN[2], archived from the original on 24 February 2025:
        The group has dramatically raised the stakes, too, in Maryland, ahead of its July 19 primary, already spending more than $4 million to defeat former Rep. Donna Edwards in the 4th Congressional District. J Street’s super PAC recently invested there to defend Edwards with a $500,000 television buy, complementing more than $150,000 in digital and direct mail advertising.
    2. A locale in the United States:
      1. An unincorporated community in Kern County, California, the location of Edwards Air Force Base.
      2. A census-designated place in Eagle County, Colorado; named for postal official Melvin Edwards.
      3. An unincorporated community in Kickapoo Township, Peoria County, Illinois.
      4. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Ogemaw County, Michigan.
      5. A township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
      6. An unincorporated community in Benton County, Missouri.
      7. A town and hamlet therein, in St. Lawrence County, New York; named for Edward McCormack, brother of the founder.
      8. A town in Hinds County, Mississippi; named for landowner Dick Edwards.
      9. An unincorporated community in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

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    Proper noun

    Edwards

    1. plural of Edward

    Noun

    Edwards

    1. plural of Edward

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