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