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Fred·er·ick
/
ˈfrɛd
rɪk, -ər
ɪk
/
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[
fred
-rik, -er-ik
]
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noun
1.
a city in central Maryland.
2.
Also,
Fred·er·ic.
a male given
name
: from Germanic words meaning “peace” and “ruler.”
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Frederick
from Fr. Frédéric, from Ger. Friedrich, from O.H.G. Fridurih, from P.Gmc. *Frid-ric, lit. "peace-rule." Not a common name in medieval England, found mostly in the eastern counties.
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