Edgar

/ˈɛdɡɚ/

Edgar

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Definition

An Edgar Allan Poe Award, honoring works in the mystery genre.

Etymology

From Old English Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from Old English ēad (“rich”) + gār (“spear”). Compare Icelandic Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.