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

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

Yes," answered Rudolf; "I swam round from the other side and got here.

From Rupert of Hentzau by Hope, Anthony

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

From Major Frank by Akeroyd, James

My poor Rudolf, I knew him when he was a little boy. . . .

From 813 by Leblanc, Maurice

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

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

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