alaric
|al-a-ric|
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/ˈælərɪk/
ruler of all
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Alaric' originates from Gothic, specifically the word 'Alareiks', where 'ala-' meant 'all' and 'reiks' meant 'ruler'.
Historical Evolution
'Alareiks' transformed into the Latinized form 'Alaricus', and eventually became the modern English name 'Alaric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ruler of all', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a male given name of Gothic origin, meaning 'ruler of all'.
Alaric was a king of the Visigoths.
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