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Frederick
FREHD-rihk
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1
A male first name of Germanic origin meaning roughly "peaceful ruler."
"Frederick the Great ruled Prussia for over four decades."
2
A surname derived from the same given name.
How to Use Frederick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic male name meaning something like "peaceful ruler," also common as a surname and place name.
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_____ the Great ruled Prussia for over four decades.
Etymology
From German Friedrich, ultimately from Old High German Fridurih, combining words meaning "peace" and "ruler" — so literally "peaceful ruler."