Etymology

Theodoric

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Today it means: A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by two kings of the Visigoths. Full definition →

Old French Theuderich ← Late Latin Theodericus
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  1. Late Latin · derived fromTheodericus
  2. Old French · derived fromTheuderich
  3. English todayTheodoric

From Old French Theuderich, from Late Latin Theodericus. Doublet of Theoderic; piecewise doublet of Tudor. Unrelated to Theodore, of Greek origin.

Words from the same roots

Late LatinTheodericus all →

Theoderic

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