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Rawls
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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."
Word Forms
Rawlses plural
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Etymology
Patronymic from a medieval form of the personal name Ralph.