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earl of avon

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E⋅den

  [eed-n]
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–noun
(Robert) Anthony, Earl of Avon, 1897–1977, British statesman: prime minister 1955–57.
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Eden 
c.1225, "delightful place," fig. use of the place described in Genesis, usually referred to Heb. edhen "pleasure, delight," but perhaps from Ugaritic base 'dn and meaning "a place that is well-watered throughout."
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