Rufus

proper nounattested in dialogue

//ˈɹuːfəs//

Either of two persons mentioned in the New Testament (in Mark 15:21 and Romans 16:13).

proper noun

1
Either of two persons mentioned in the New Testament (in Mark 15:21 and Romans 16:13).
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
2
A male given name from Latin, used since the seventeenth century.
3
A minor city in Sherman County, Oregon, United States.
4
A locality in the Wentworth council area, south western New South Wales, Australia.

Etymology

From Latin rūfus (“red”).

Rudy · A diminutive of the male given name Rudolph.rue · To repent of or regret (some past action or event); to wish…Rue · A surname.

Rufus · Either of two persons mentioned in the New Testament (in Mark 15:21 and Romans 16:13).

rug · A partial covering for a floor.Rug · short form of Rugbeian rugby · A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid…

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