Bevan

Bev·an

[bev-uhn]
noun
1.
A·neu·rin [uh-nahy-ruhn] , 1897–1960, British political leader: minister of health 1945–50.
2.
a male given name.
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Bevan (ˈbɛvən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Aneurin (əˈnaɪərɪn), known as Nye. (1897--1960), British Labour statesman, born in Wales: noted for his oratory. As minister of health (1945--51) he introduced the National Health Service (1948)
 
'Bevanite
 
n, —adj

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Bevan is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Bevan or Bev (ˈbɛvən, bɛv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a stupid or unfashionable male
2.  an aggressive and surly youth
 
[from the boy's name Bevan]
 
Bev or Bev
 
n
 
[from the boy's name Bevan]

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