a male given name; popular in the 19th century

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Definition of a male given name; popular in the 19th century in English English dictionary

Ernest

What's his name, your boyfriend? Ernest. Ernest Hemingway. The name was received in disparaging silence. Marlene said: You wouldn't get me going out with a feller called Ernest. My granddad was Ernest..

Hyphenation

a male giv·en name; po·pu·lar in the 19th cen·tu·ry