Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. REED  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was derived from Old English read meaning "red", originally a nickname given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Unconnected, this is also the English word for tall grass-like plants that grow in marshes.

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Entry updated December 7, 2022