Edmund randolph


[ran-dolf, -duh lf] /ˈræn dɒlf, -dəlf/

noun
1.
A(sa) Philip, 1889–1979, U.S. labor leader: president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters 1925–68.
2.
Edmund Jennings
[jen-ings] /ˈdʒɛn ɪŋs/ (Show IPA), 1753–1813, U.S. statesman: first U.S. Attorney General 1789–94; secretary of state 1794–95.
3.
John, 1773–1833, U.S. statesman and author.
4.
a town in E Massachusetts, S of Boston.
5.
a male given name.
/ˈrændɒlf; -dəlf/
noun
1.
Edmund Jennings, 1753–1813, US politician. He was a member of the convention that framed the US constitution (1787), attorney general (1789–94), and secretary of state (1794–95)
2.
John, called Randolph of Roanoke. 1773–1833, US politician, noted for his eloquence: in 1820 he opposed the Missouri Compromise that outlawed slavery
3.
Sir Thomas; 1st Earl of Moray. Died 1332, Scottish soldier: regent after the death of Robert the Bruce (1329)

masc. proper name, from Old Norse Rannulfr “shield-wolf” and Frankish *Rannulf “raven-wolf,” both brought to England by the Normans.

Read Also:

  • Edmunds

    [ed-muh ndz] /ˈɛd məndz/ noun 1. George Franklin, 1828–1919, U.S. lawyer and politician: senator 1866–91. [ed-muh nd] /ˈɛd mənd/ noun 1. a town in central Oklahoma. 2. Also, Edmund. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “rich, happy” and “protection.”.

  • Edmundston

    [ed-muh nd-stuh n, -muh n-] /ˈɛd mənd stən, -mən-/ noun 1. a city in NW New Brunswick, in SE Canada, on the upper part of the St. John River.

  • Edna

    [ed-nuh] /ˈɛd nə/ noun 1. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “rejuvenation, rebirth.”. fem. proper name, from Greek, from Hebrew ednah “delight” (see Eden). Related to Arabic ghadan “luxury.” Among the top 20 names for girls born in the U.S. every year from 1889 to 1917.

  • Ednas

    [ed-nuh s] /ˈɛd nəs/ noun, Douay Bible. 1. . [ed-nuh] /ˈɛd nə/ noun 1. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “rejuvenation, rebirth.”. fem. proper name, from Greek, from Hebrew ednah “delight” (see Eden). Related to Arabic ghadan “luxury.” Among the top 20 names for girls born in the U.S. every year from […]

  • Edo

    [ed-oh] /ˈɛd oʊ/ noun, plural Edos (especially collectively) Edo for 1. 1. a member of an indigenous people of western Africa, in the Benin region of southern Nigeria. 2. the Kwa language of the Edo people. [ed-oh; Japanese e-daw] /ˈɛd oʊ; Japanese ˈɛˈdɔ/ noun 1. a former name of . /ˈɛdəʊ/ noun 1. (pl) Edo, […]


Disclaimer: Edmund randolph definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.