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Rutland

RUHT-luhnd

Rutland (name) means England's smallest historic county, in the East Midlands. Example: “Rutland is so small it's often the answer in pub quiz trivia.”

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England's smallest historic county, in the East Midlands.

"Rutland is so small it's often the answer in pub quiz trivia."

A surname taken from the English county name, and a given name derived from that surname.

"The family name Rutland traces back to the county itself."

How to use Rutland

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly known as the name of a tiny English county, and also used as a surname or given name.

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Etymology

The origin is debated, but it may combine an Old English word for cattle with "land," or come from a personal name plus "land."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Rutland

Jutland

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rutland” mean?

The word “Rutland” means england's smallest historic county, in the East Midlands. In plain terms, mainly known as the name of a tiny English county, and also used as a surname or given name.

How do you pronounce “Rutland”?

“Rutland” is pronounced RUHT-luhnd (/ˈɹʌt.lənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Rutland” in a sentence?

Here is “Rutland” used in a sentence: “Rutland is so small it's often the answer in pub quiz trivia.”

What part of speech is “Rutland”?

“Rutland” is a name.

Where does the word “Rutland” come from?

The word “Rutland” comes from Old English. The origin is debated, but it may combine an Old English word for cattle with "land," or come from a personal name plus "land.".

How many meanings does “Rutland” have?

“Rutland” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: england's smallest historic county, in the East Midlands.