Her·man

[hur-muhn]
noun
1.
Woodrow ( "Woody" ) 1913–1987, U.S. jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader.
2.
a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “ man.”
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Herman
masc. proper name, from Ger. Hermann, from O.H.G. Hariman, lit. "man of war, warrior," from hari "host, army" + man "man."
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Herman is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Herman hotchkiss is credited as founder due to his investments and development.
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