selwyn

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Definition of selwyn in English English dictionary

A male given name transferred back from the surname, in quiet use since the 19th century

A surname

transferred from the surname, in quiet use since the 19th century

Hyphenation

Sel·wyn

Turkish pronunciation

selwîn

Pronunciation

/ˈselwən/ /ˈsɛlwɪn/

Etymology

() Middle English form of Latin Silvanus. Also from the Old English given name Selewine, from sel "hall" + wine "friend".