Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name, typically Germanic in origin, equivalent to Eric or Eryndor.

“Erwin was a popular name among German families during the Middle Ages.”

2. noun

a variant of ermine, referring to the smallest species of mink, or a type of wild cat.

“Erwin, the rare ermine species, was spotted deep in the forest.”

3. surname

a common German and Dutch surname, often derived from the given name Erwin or a variant of Erick.

“Erwin, a Dutch immigrant, settled in New York in the early 19th century.”