Calvin

Calvin¹ Definition

Cal·vin (kal′vin)

noun

a masculine name

Etymology: ModL Calvinus < Fr Cauvin, Chauvin, prob. < L calvus, bald: see callow

Calvin² Definition

Cal·vin (kal′vin)

Calvin, John (born Jean Caulvin, Cauvin, or Chauvin) 1509-64; Fr. Protestant reformer
Calvin, Melvin 1911-97; U.S. chemist & educator

Calvin Quotes

That knuckle-end of Englandöthat land of Calvin, oat- cakes and sulphur.

—Smith, Rev Sydney

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