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Rutland
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1
England's smallest historic county, in the East Midlands.
"Rutland is so small it's often the answer in pub quiz trivia."
2
A surname taken from the English county name, and a given name derived from that surname.
"The family name Rutland traces back to the county itself."
How to Use Rutland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly known as the name of a tiny English county, and also used as a surname or given name.
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Etymology
The origin is debated, but it may combine an Old English word for cattle with "land," or come from a personal name plus "land."