Rurik

[roor-ik]

Ru·rik

[roor-ik]
noun
died a.d. 879, Scandinavian prince: founder of the Russian monarchy.
Russian, Ryurik.
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Rurik is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Rurik or Ryurik (ˈrʊərɪk)
 
n
died 879. Varangian (Scandinavian Viking) leader who founded the Russian monarchy. He gained control over Novgorod (?862) and his dynasty, theRurikids, ruled until 1598
 
Ryurik or Ryurik
 
n

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