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Rawls
Rawls (name) means an English surname, a patronymic from a medieval form of the name Ralph; notably borne by the philosopher John Rawls. Example: “She quoted Rawls in her essay on justice and fairness.”
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An English surname, a patronymic from a medieval form of the name Ralph; notably borne by the philosopher John Rawls.
"She quoted Rawls in her essay on justice and fairness."
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- Rawlses
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Etymology
Patronymic from a medieval form of the personal name Ralph.
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What does “Rawls” mean?
The word “Rawls” means an English surname, a patronymic from a medieval form of the name Ralph; notably borne by the philosopher John Rawls.
How do you use “Rawls” in a sentence?
Here is “Rawls” used in a sentence: “She quoted Rawls in her essay on justice and fairness.”
What part of speech is “Rawls”?
“Rawls” is a name.
What is the meaning of Rawls?
"Rawls" (name) means an English surname, a patronymic from a medieval form of the name Ralph; notably borne by the philosopher John Rawls.
