Edward: Meaning and Definition of

Ed•ward

Pronunciation: (ed'wurd), [key]
— n.
  1. (“The Black Prince”), 1330–76, English military leader (son of Edward III).
  2. a lake in central Africa, between Uganda and Zaire: a source of the Nile. 830 sq. mi. (2150 sq. km).
  3. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “rich, happy” and “guardian.”
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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