name
Meaning 1
A surname from Welsh.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
Broderick
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Pronunciation
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CMU ARPABET: B R AA1 D ER0 IH0 K Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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CMU ARPABET 2: B R AA1 D R IH0 K Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
name
Meaning 2
A male given name transferred from the surname.
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noun
Meaning 3
A thorough beating
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, slang
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verb
Meaning 4
To administer a beating to
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
Etymology
Anglicized from Welsh ap + Rhydderch.
After Johnny Broderick, a New York City policeman well-known for his powerful punch.
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