Dick

"Brave ruler; medieval diminutive of Richard"

♂ Masculino · English, Germanic
English medieval diminutive historical folklore

📖 Sobre Dick

Dick é o diminutivo medieval inglês de Richard ("governante corajoso"), formado pelo padrão de rima Rich→Rick→Dick. Outrora onipresente, declinou acentuadamente por associações com gíria, mas permanece icônico através de Dick Van Dyke e Dick Whittington.

📍 Detalhes

  • OrigemEnglish, Germanic
  • Gênero♂ Masculino
  • SignificadoBrave ruler; medieval diminutive of Richard

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  • Dick Whittington — Semi-legendary medieval figure and real Lord Mayor of London (four times, 14th-15th century) whose rags-to-riches story became one of England's most enduring folk tales
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