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語源

From the 中期英語 form of Latin Silvanus. Also from the 古期英語 given name Selewine, from sel (“hall”) +‎ wine (“friend”). The places are named after bearers of the surname.

固有名詞

Selwyn

1. A surname transferred from the given name.
2. A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname, in quiet use since the 19th century.
3. Any of a number of places in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and US.
   1. A river in Canterbury, New Zealand, named after Bishop George Selwyn; in full, Selwyn River.
   2. A small settlement on the south side of the river in Canterbury, New Zealand.
   3. A territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand, named after the river; in full, Selwyn District.
   4. A locality, formerly a mining town in the Shire of Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, named after the Selwyn Range.
   5. A locality in Alpine Shire, north eastern Victoria, Australia.
   6. A township in Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada, renamed from Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield in 2013.
   7. An unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States.
4. (Cambridge University, informal) Ellipsis of Selwyn College, Cambridge.

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