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  • proper noun A male given name.

Etymologies

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A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from the modern Scandinavian Erik.

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Examples

  • Williams was ticketed in 1995 for speeding and twice for driving without a license, giving police the alias Erik Williams, state officials told The Associated Press on Monday.

    N.Y. starts spot check of tour buses after crash 2011

  • The bus driver, Ophadell Williams, was ticketed in 1995 for speeding and twice for driving without a license, giving police the alias Erik Williams, two state officials familiar with the accident probe told The Associated Press on Monday.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • But when they reached the palace he had an assembly summoned, to which he called Erik, and under the pledge of betrothal gave him his sister and command over a hundred men.

    The Danish History, Books I-IX Grammaticus Saxo

  • Liz and I were glad to be able to join Erik and hundreds of supporters last night as it became clear that voters were supporting his re-election.

    Friends 2009

  • "THE SAINT PLAYS," David Lamont Wilson and Lisa Hodsoll star in Erik Ehn's collection of six short plays that re-imagine the historical lives of the saints in a contemporary setting. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 10, Church Street Theater, 1742 Church St. NW.

    D.C. community calendar, Sept. 30 to Oct. 7, 2010 Post 2010

  • This new road comedy stars Neil Mandt as globetrotter Charlie Murray, who takes to the highways looking to track down his peripatetic cousin Erik, who dropped out of med school, took his tuition money and hit the trail.

    Tonight's TV Hot List: Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 2010

  • I think Erik is going to be blindsided next week ..

    Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Samoa': episode #7 | EW.com 2009

  • "THE SAINT PLAYS," David Lamont Wilson and Lisa Hodsoll, members of Factory 449: a theatre collective, appear in Erik Ehn's work, six short plays featuring video, puppetry, improvisation and stylized movement. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Church Street Theater, 1742 Church St. NW.

    D.C. community calendar, Oct. 7 to 14, 2010 Post 2010

  • It was soo obvious, based on the fact that Erik is a guy who speaks his mind way too often, plus his physical threats.

    Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Samoa': episode #8 | EW.com 2009

  • I like the balance on Larry Schechter's team; he may have the best starter in Erik Bedard.

    AL LABR analysis 2008

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