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| 1. | Ruth (Fulton), 1887–1948, U.S. writer and anthropologist. |
| 2. | Saint, a.d. 480?–543?, Italian monk: founded Benedictine order. |
| 3. | Stanley Ros⋅si⋅ter [ros-i-ter] , 1884–1936, U.S. biochemist. |
| 4. | a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “blessed.” |
| Benedict, Ruth Fulton 1887-1948. American anthropologist noted for her study of Native American and Japanese cultures. |
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