Charlewayn

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old English carles wǣġn, an alternative form of Old English carles wǣn; modified under influence of Old French Carles li magnes.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʃarləwæi̯n/, /ˈtʃarləswæi̯n/, /ˈtʃarləwɛːn/
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Proper noun[edit]

Charlewayn

  1. the Big Dipper; Ursa Major.

Synonyms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • English: Charles' Wain

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