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king oliver

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Ol⋅i⋅ver

  [ol-uh-ver]
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–noun
1. one of the 12 paladins of Charlemagne. Compare Roland.
2. Joseph (“King”), 1885?–1938, U.S. cornet player, bandleader, and composer: pioneer in jazz.
3. a male given name.
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Word Origin & History

Oliver 
masc. personal name, from Fr. Olivier, from M.L.G. Alfihar, lit. "elf-host," from alf "elf" + hari "host, army." Cognate with O.E. name Ælfhere, lit. "elf-army." Form infl. in O.Fr. by olivier "olive tree."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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