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Russell1 definition

Rus·sell (rus′əl)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Russ; var. Russel

Etymology: < surname Russell, orig. dim. of Fr roux, reddish < OFr rous: see russet

Russell2 definition

Rus·sell (rus′əl)

  1. Russell, Bertrand (Arthur William) 3d Earl Russell 1872-1970; Brit. philosopher, mathematician, & writer
  2. Russell, Charles M(arion) 1864-1926; U.S. painter
  3. Russell, George William (pseud. Æ or A.E.) 1867-1935; Ir. poet & essayist
  4. Russell, Lord John 1st Earl Russell of Kingston Russell 1792-1878; Eng. statesman: prime minister (1846-52; 1865-66): grandfather of Bertrand
  5. Russell, Lillian (born Helen Louise Leonard) 1861-1922; U.S. singer & actress

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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