/ Dictionary / Index E Edward: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Ed•ward Pronunciation: (ed'wurd), [key] — n. (“The Black Prince”), 1330–76, English military leader (son of Edward III). a lake in central Africa, between Uganda and Zaire: a source of the Nile. 830 sq. mi. (2150 sq. km). 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. See also: edward (Thesaurus) edutainment Edward I Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language