Richard

Meaning

1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.
2. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Synonyms

detective

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girl

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.əd/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: Rycharde

Cognate with Old High German: Rīcohard

In summary

From Middle English Rycharde, from Old French Richard, from Medieval Latin Richardus and Ricohardus, from Frankish *Rīkahard, from Proto-Germanic *Rīkaharduz, a construction of *rīks (“king, ruler”) + *harduz (“hard, brave”). Cognate with Old High German Rīcohard (“Richard”). A hypothetical Old English equivalent *Rīċheard would also yield an identical "Richard" in Modern English, though it is unknown if the Old English equivalent existed.

Sentences

Later she sang the roles of Richard Strauss .

The pair are then seen in bed , implying that Richard has taken Jane's virginity .