Rupert

[ roo-pert; German roo-pert ]

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noun

Prince, 1619–82, German Royalist general and admiral in the English Civil War (nephew of Charles I of England).
a river in W Quebec, Canada, flowing W to James Bay. 380 miles (610 km) long.
a male given name: derived from Robert.

Rupert

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noun

Rupert, Prince16191682MEnglishGermanMILITARY: generalMILITARY: naval commander Prince . 1619–82, German-born nephew of Charles I: Royalist general during the Civil War (until 1646) and commander of the Royalist fleet (1648–50). After the Restoration he was an admiral of the English fleet in wars against the Dutch

Rupert

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noun

derogatory.
military a junior officer in the British army

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Rupert¹

from association of this forename with high social class in Britain

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Smartmatic’s motion said Fox News journalists, hosts and executives — including Rupert Murdoch — acknowledged in private and in court depositions that they knew Trump’s claims were false.

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As Garcia watches Mills photograph her brother, Rupert, and his daughter, Alexandria Garcia Rosewood, standing in the spot where their house once sat, she looks down at Grayson in her arms.

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Rupert Read, a former spokesperson for XR is one of many who believes JSO's message on the urgency of action on climate change got lost in the outrage caused by their disruptive campaigning.

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Rupert Murdoch’s network settled the case for $787.5 million shortly after a jury was chosen for the trial.

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A lawyer hired by former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has questioned whether the investigation into his behaviour was conducted "independently of the influence" of the party.

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