Ernest

Definitions

1. A male given name from the Germanic languages; popular in the 19th century.
2. A surname.

Equivalents

Examples

“GWENDOLEN. […] and my ideal has always been to love⟳ someone of the name⟳ of Ernest. There is something in that name⟳ that inspires absolute confidence.”

“"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."”

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