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Frederick

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[fred-rik, -er-ik] / ˈfrɛd rɪk, -ər ɪk /

noun

  1. a city in central Maryland.

  2. Also Frederic. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “peace” and “ruler.”


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After Yorktown, the British House of Commons voted to end offensive war, bringing down Lord Frederick North and clearing the way for peace.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Sumner was a radical Republican on the vanguard of the anti-slavery movement, and as an abolitionist, he was fighting to rewrite the Constitution using Frederick Douglass’ language.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick, the Rams’ chief marketing officer, said the uniforms have been in the works for two years and were “heavily requested” by fans.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Democrat Frederick Haynes III, who is running to replace Rep. Jasmine Crockett in her Dallas district, is the sole potential incoming member who has not filed a financial disclosure.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

“Bet you thought you could outsmart us,” Frederick continued.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

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