This is the 4665th most frequent Dutch word.
edwards
The word "edwards" does not appear to have a meaning in Dutch; it is likely a proper noun or name.
Here, 'Edwards' is used as a proper noun, specifically referring to a person's name, and functions as the subject of the sentence.
Edwards was een beroemde Britse architect.
Edwards was a famous British architect.
In this sentence, 'Edwards' again refers to a person's name, and is used possessively to indicate ownership of the paintings.
De schilderijen van Edwards zijn wereldwijd bekend.
Edwards' paintings are known worldwide.
Here, 'Edwards' describes a name and is used in the context of rarity or frequency of occurrence in a geographical region.