Rudolf I

American

[roo-dolf, roo-dawlf] / ˈru dɒlf, ˈru dɔlf /

Or Rudolph I

noun

1218–91, king of Germany and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1273–91: founder of the Hapsburg dynasty.

Rudolf I British

/ ˈruːdɒlf /

noun

1218–91, king of Germany (1273–91): founder of the Hapsburg dynasty based on the duchies of Styria and Austria

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Rudolf I

As for your security, Rudolf, I can answer for my cousin Van Zonshoven’s discretion.

From Major Frank by Akeroyd, James

N-no," said Rudolf, "I don't see any of those things yet.

From The Wonderful Bed by Knevels, Gertrude

Always, Rudolf, I have always remained faithful to you.

From How Women Love (Soul Analysis) by Nordau, Max Simon

When I got to the Rudolf I sent up a card to Nina on which I wrote something which at the moment I thought funny.

From Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate by Turley, Charles

"No, I knew really, Rudolf, I knew really," and now her hands flew out towards him, imploring his pardon.

From Rupert of Hentzau by Hope, Anthony

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