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Definition of william

william

/ˈwɪl.jəm/
wil · liam
Plural:Williams
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• noun

1

A very common masculine given name of Germanic origin, historically borne by several English and European monarchs.

Example

"They decided to name their newborn son William in honor of his grandfather."

2

British The sweet, juicy, bell-shaped edible fruit of the Williams' Bon Chrétien pear cultivar (known in North America as the Bartlett pear), prized for eating fresh and canning.

Example

"She sliced a ripe William into her morning bowl of oatmeal."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced to England by the Normans via Old Northern French Williame, derived from a Germanic compound combining 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of William. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/william
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