Ned
proper nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈnɛd//
- /[ˈnɛd]/
A medieval diminutive of the male given name Edward.
proper noun
- 1
A medieval diminutive of the male given name Edward.
[B]ut ſweete Ned, to ſweeten which name of Ned, I giue thee this peniworth of ſugar, […]
Each winter, after their seasons end, both Neds return to their respective homes in Georgia.
Etymology
From rebracketing of the phrase mine Ed to my Ned.
Forms
- plural
- Neds
necklace · An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most…nectar · The drink of the gods.ned · A person, usually a youth, of low social standing and…
Ned · A medieval diminutive of the male given name Edward.
need · A requirement for something; something needed.needed · Necessary; being required.needing · A need.