rolf
[rolf]
- to vomit.
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Origin of rolf
Rolf1
[rawlf, rolf]
- to massage using the techniques of Rolfing.
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Origin of Rolf1
1965–70; after Ida P. Rolf (1897–1979), U.S. physiotherapist who invented the techniques
Rolf2
[rolf]
- Also called Rolf the Ganger [gang-er] /ˈgæŋ ər/. Rollo(def 1).
- a male given name: from Scandinavian words meaning “glory” and “wolf.”
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Contemporary Examples
Viktor and Rolf were definitely giving a nod to prep girls, allowed to have a designer Friday.
For their much-anticipated return to couture, Viktor & Rolf went zen.
Designers Victor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren had the opposite problem.
“Rolf went way off the reservation with that one,” says this former executive, who is familiar with Stringer's thinking.
There he met his 12-year-old son Rolf; Mengele was introduced as “Uncle Fritz.”
Historical Examples
There was fighting, and I caught a glimpse of the face of Rolf Raymond.
Frank Merriwell Down SouthBurt L. Standish
She did not know the kind of man she had to deal with in King Rolf.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)Charles Morris
"I will show you that I am a man," said Rolf, very angry at these words.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)Charles Morris
“It is indeed too early,” said the General, reproachfully, to Rolf.
Major FrankA. L. G. Bosboom-Toussaint
Rolf, tender-hearted as ever, had withdrawn to a corner of the room with tears in his eyes.
Major FrankA. L. G. Bosboom-Toussaint
Rolf
Rolf the Ganger
- other names for Rollo
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Word Origin and History for rolf
Rolf
masc. proper name, introduced in England by the Normans, from Old Norse Hrolfr, related to Old High German Hrodulf, literally "wolf of fame" (see Rudolph). Rolfing (1972) as a deep massage technique is named for U.S. physiotherapist Ida P. Rolf (1897-1979), and first attested 1958, as Rolf Technique.
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