Definitions

1. noun

A masculine given name, derived from Old English ‘ead’ (prosperity) and ‘weard’ (guardian).

“The famous actor Edward Norton won an Academy Award for his portrayal of a complex character.”

2. proper noun

The full name of Prince of Wales from 1307 to 1327, or the name of a British king from 1272 to 1307.

“Edward I of England expanded the English kingdom through the invasion of Wales and Scotland.”

3. noun

A unit of electrical charge, equal to the charge of one coulomb.

“In the experiment, the scientists used a device to measure the edward, which indicated the electrical properties of the material.”