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wilma glodean rudolph

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Ru⋅dolph

[roo-dolf]
–noun
1. Paul (Marvin), 1918–97, U.S. architect.
2. Wilma (Glo⋅de⋅an) [gloh-dee-uhn] , 1940–1994, U.S. track and field athlete.
3. a male given name, form of Rolf.
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Ru·dolph   (rōō'dŏlf)   
American athlete who won gold medals in the 1960 Olympics in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, and 400-meter relay race.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Rudolph 
masc. proper name, from Ger. Rudolf, from O.H.G. Hrodulf, lit. "fame-wolf," from hruod- "fame, glory" + wolf.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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