Edsel.
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Etzel.
Meaning & usage
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Etzel.
An automobile marque that was planned, manufactured, and launched with great advertising hype by the Ford Motor Company in September 1957, but was a notorious failure.
Where this word comes from
The automobile marque is named after Edsel Ford (1893–1943), son of Henry Ford. Compare German Etzel.
Any unwanted product or commercial failure, especially one given much publicity.
Where this word comes from
The automobile marque is named after Edsel Ford (1893–1943), son of Henry Ford. Compare German Etzel.
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