Definitions

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  • proper noun A patronymic surname.

Etymologies

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From Rick + the patronymic suffix -s.

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Examples

  • Legal | Robin Rix looks at the legalities of a Toronto company refusing to print Adam Bourret's autobiographical graphic novel I'm Crazy not because of its gay themes but because its sex scenes might make religious employees and clients uncomfortable.

    Comics A.M. | The comics Internet in two minutes | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment 2009

  • Nicholson's first fumble recovery set up Willie Reid's one-yard touchdown run and Thorpe made a fantastic leaping catch over a defender to haul in Rix's 43-yard scoring strike, making it 28-7 with less than a minute before halftime.

    USATODAY.com 2003

  • Nicholson's first fumble recovery set up Willie Reid's one-yard touchdown run and Thorpe made a fantastic leaping catch over a defender to haul in Rix's 43-yard scoring strike, making it 28-7 with less than a minute before halftime.

    USATODAY.com 2003

  • Prosecutors also said they intercepted a phone call Rix made from jail.

    KETV.com - Local News 2010

  • Prosecutors also said they intercepted a phone call Rix made from jail.

    KETV.com - Local News 2010

  • Prosecutors also said they intercepted a phone call Rix made from jail.

    KETV.com - Local News 2010

  • I think the strike Rix is refering to is the Israeli strike in the early 80’s on an Iraqi nuclear reactor.

    Think Progress » Russia Playing a Dangerous Game That Could Spark The Next War 2006

  • In Usher's Passing, each generation has a tale to tell, and their stories move across time to lead Rix Usher into the haunted heart of Usherland, where he must face both who he is --- and what he is.

    Issue 0.037 z0mbieastronaut 2009

  • In Usher's Passing, each generation has a tale to tell, and their stories move across time to lead Rix Usher into the haunted heart of Usherland, where he must face both who he is --- and what he is.

    Jan. 21th, 2009 - Issue 0.037 z0mbieastronaut 2009

  • His friendship with Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix and keyboard player Nick "Peanut" Baines extends back to the Bradford school where they met at the age of 11; in spite of that, Hodgson remained reluctant to reconvene the group – a reticence he now puts down to his father's illness.

    Kaiser Chiefs ... but under your control 2011

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