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Dick

Pronunciation: DIK (key)

Origin of the name Richard:

A borrowing from the Old French, Richard is derived from the Old High German Richart, a compound name composed from the elements rík, rīc (power, ruler) and hard (strong, brave, hardy): hence, "brave ruler." The name, introduced by the Normans, was borne by three kings of England. The first was Richard I (1157 - 99), called Richard the Lion-Hearted, the leader of the Third Crusade.

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Well, he is not so famous anymore, but former vice president Dick Cheney.

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Probably my fave motorcycle racer of ALL TIME... Dick "Bugs" Mann
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/hofbiopage.asp?id=75

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