Eric

[ er-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Eric the Red.
a male given name: ultimately from Germanic words meaning “one” and “ruler.”

ERIC

[ er-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

abbreviation for

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eric

/ ˈɛrɪk /

noun

(in old Irish law) a fine paid by a murderer to the family of his victim Compare wergild

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Eric¹

C16: from Irish eiric

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Example Sentences

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Nearby at Tu Luc Bookstore, manager Eric Duong estimated that 70% of the Vietnamese-language books on the shelves are imported from Vietnam.

From Los Angeles Times

Riley nabbed star wideout Jordan Addison from Pittsburgh and linebacker Eric Gentry in his first April on the job.

From Los Angeles Times

USC has just five scholarship linebackers currently on the roster — one of which, Anthony Beavers Jr., is more of a hybrid safety — but boasts two strong options at the top in senior Eric Gentry and sophomore Desman Stephens.

From Los Angeles Times

After jokes showing Eric Trump blending a gold Rolex watch and Ivanka Trump rejecting a spiritual call to give up material wealth, Wood's White Lotus character Chelsea is portrayed by cast member Sarah Sherman using a pronounced accent and large teeth.

From BBC

The film opens with the men banded together, watching the gyrating video for the 2006 Eric Prydz dance hit “Call On Me.”

From Salon