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Synonyms for ralph

Grammar : Verb
Spell : ralf
Phonetic Transcription : rælf

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Définition of ralph

Origin :
  • masc. proper name, shortened from Radulf, from Old Norse Raðulfr (Old English Rædwulf), literally "wolf-counsel," from rað "counsel" (see read (n.)) + ulfr "wolf" (see wolf (n.)). The Century Dictionary also lists it as English printers' slang for "An alleged or imagined evil spirit who does mischief in a printing house."
  • As in regurgitate : verb vomit
  • As in throw up : verb regurgitate
Example sentences :
  • All these discoveries were now related to Ralph, circumstantially, and in detail.
  • Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens
  • It was not like it; but it was Ralph who spoke, and so he said.
  • Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens
  • Her face was hidden from his view, but Ralph could see that she was weeping.
  • Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens
  • Ralph looked as if he did not quite understand the observation.
  • Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens
  • Then Ralph whispered, "We know it was only a myth, don't we?"
  • Extract from : « Classic Myths » by Mary Catherine Judd
  • "It would probably take us a while, Ralph," he decided regretfully.
  • Extract from : « Satellite System » by Horace Brown Fyfe
  • You get up and you walk straight up to Ralph with your shoulders squared.
  • Extract from : « The Man the Martians Made » by Frank Belknap Long
  • You say, "Ralph, why in hell did you have to steal my driftwood?"
  • Extract from : « The Man the Martians Made » by Frank Belknap Long
  • "I don't think I should care to play it that way," said Ralph, laughing.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Ralph replied that Mr. Langley had said nothing to him about it.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

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