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  • proper noun A male given name, a rare variant of Alwin.

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Examples

  • I'll now follow the "meme" tradition by tagging other bloggers, namely Alwyn ap Huw, Gwe, Valleys Mam, Dylan Jones-Evans and Peter Black.

    Archive 2007-09-01 2007

  • Marcus called Alwyn a stuck-up millionaire, and Alwyn retorted by telling him that he was as proud as a Highlander, and then

    Doctor Luttrell's First Patient Rosa Nouchette Carey 1874

  • "I am no traitor, Hereward; I have fought by your side as well as the best; and if any but you had called Alwyn --"

    Hereward, the Last of the English Charles Kingsley 1847

  • 'But she is not the Duchess of Hamptonshire -- who used to --' Alwyn's tongue stuck to his mouth, he could get no farther.

    A Group of Noble Dames Thomas Hardy 1884

  • Alwyn, that is a very serious fault in this imitative age! "

    Ardath Marie Corelli 1889

  • "Alwyn," she said sharply, "I shall report Zora for stealing.

    The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel 1915

  • "Alwyn," exclaimed Mr. Gaythorne, piteously, "I was too hard, I will confess that.

    Doctor Luttrell's First Patient Rosa Nouchette Carey 1874

  • "Alwyn," he said, "I have felt what you feel now; I have survived it, and the world hath not prospered with me less!

    The Last of the Barons — Volume 08 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

  • "Alwyn," he said, "I have felt what you feel now; I have survived it, and the world hath not prospered with me less!

    The Last of the Barons — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

  • Four friends and a very cool, knowledgeable, passionate, and patient guide/tracker, Alwyn, who unfortunately lists Phil Collins as one of his all time favorite artists.

    Ross Szabo: Amber Tamblyn and David Cross Visit Peace Corps Botswana Ross Szabo 2011

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