Charlewayn

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Proper noun

Charlewayn

  1. the Big Dipper; Ursa Major.

Synonyms

  • cherlemaynes wayne

Descendants

  • English: Charles' Wain

References

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