Edgar
pronunciation
How to pronounce Edgar in British English:
UK ['edgə]
How to pronounce Edgar in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
Word Origin
- Edgar
- masc. proper name, from Old English Ead-gar, literally "prosperity-spear," from ead "prosperity" (see Edith) + gar "spear" (see gar).
Example
- 1. Edgar returns with linton who is a weak and sickly boy .
- 2. Catherine is delighted to see him although edgar is not so keen .
- 3. He despises her but encourages the infatuation , seeing it as a chance for revenge on edgar .
- 4. Edgar bronfman sr.had sparked our interest in it by contacting hillary , who got things moving with an initial meeting .
- 5. Catherine must choose between her soul mate , heathcliff , who lacks status and education , and the far more respectable edgar .