Definitions for "Edwina"
Keywords:  arlene, dresner, golonka, sheldon, hal
"Edwina" was episode thirteen of the first season of the TV series M*A*S*H. It originally aired on December 24, 1972. It was written by Hal Dresner, directed by James Sheldon and guest starred Arlene Golonka in the title role.
The name Edwina is the female version of the male name "Edwin", which derives from Old English and means "rich friend." Edwin was a popular name until the time of the Norman Conquest, and then wasn't often used again until Victorian times. The modern female name "Edwina" also means "prosperous friend."