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Fred

American  
[fred] / frɛd /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Frederick.


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The show in Truro in June 1970 featured Taylor on drums, Brian May on guitar and vocals by Freddie Mercury, then known as Fred Bulsara.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

District Judge Fred W. Slaughter of California’s Central District does not fully invalidate UC’s wide-ranging anti-harassment policy, which covers misgendering, sexual abuse and stalking among campus community members.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

To honor 40 years of service, we took our painter Fred, his wife and other friends and family for lunch at Windows in 1989.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Take Ginger Rogers, one-half of the iconic dancing duo composed of her and Fred Astaire.

From Salon Sep. 17, 2026

Fred wasn’t tired, but he didn’t mind being lazy if everyone else was.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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