Associations to the word «Rutledge»

Wiktionary

RUTLEDGE, proper noun. A surname​ of uncertain etymology.
RUTLEDGE, proper noun. Any of several places in the U.S. named for bearers of the surname.

Dictionary definition

RUTLEDGE, noun. United States jurist and second chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by George Washington and briefly served as chief justice but was ultimately rejected by the United States Senate (1739-1800).

Wise words

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