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GYWN
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• GYWN (noun)
The noun GYWN has 1 sense:
1. English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687)
Familiarity information: GYWN used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Eleanor Gwyn; Eleanor Gwynn; Eleanor Gwynne; Gwynn; Gynne; Gywn; Nell Gwynn; Nell Gwynne; Nell Gywn
Instance hypernyms:
comedienne (a female actor in a comedy)
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