Wyld Definition & Meaning

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Wyld American [wahyld] / waɪld /

noun

1. Henry Cecil Kennedy, 1870–1945, English lexicographer and linguist.

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Kathryn Wyld, a silver-haired New York power broker who announced her intent to retire earlier this year, described the dynamic in a late-summer interview with Salon.

From Salon

“Somebody pointed out to me that Cuomo’s first social media post was him tinkering with cars, in a city where 80% of the population doesn’t have a car or drive,” Wyld said.

From Salon

Wyld declined to discuss the opinions of any current members, but said that even within her billionaire’s club some people have come around on Mamdani, in no small part because of his positive vision for the city, something she said other candidates lacked.

From Salon

Lisa Wyld, who teaches engineering at Doncaster University Technical College, said more female students should consider the sector.

From BBC

The small chunk of nature that appeared in the middle of the building site was inspired by an 1852 William Wyld painting of the outskirts of Manchester.

From BBC

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