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USS Active may refer to the following ships of the United States Navy: USS Active (1779), a brigantine-rigged packet launched in 1779 and captured by
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Revenue Cutter Service USS Active, the name of various ships of the US Navy Active Enterprises, a defunct video game developer Sky Active, the brand name for
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USS Active, a schooner built in Baltimore as Clara, was purchased by the Navy in September 1837 for use in the Wilkes Exploring Expedition, but she was
USS_Active_(1837)
USS Active — a motorboat built at Bay Shore, NY, for the Coast Guard—came under Navy control when the Coast Guard was transferred to Navy jurisdiction
USS_Active_(1917)
Shallow seamount in the North Pacific Ocean southwest of Los Angeles
large caliber Colt revolver, while anchored alongside Alden's ship, the USS Active.[citation needed] Among other notable events in the history of the Cortes
Cortes_Bank
Tugboat of the United States Navy
USS Active (YT-112) was acquired by the US Navy from the United States Shipping Board on 20 April 1925 and placed in service at New York on 27 April 1925
USS_Active_(YT-112)
Brigantine of the Continental Navy
USS Active was a brigantine of the Continental Navy. She was built at Marshfield, Massachusetts on the orders of the Continental Congress and launched
USS_Active_(1779)
Gerald R. Ford–class aircraft carrier
entered the fleet, replacing the decommissioned USS Enterprise (CVN-65), which ended her 51 years of active service in December 2012. Originally scheduled
USS_Gerald_R._Ford
States Navy. Note A Both USS Constitution and USS Pueblo are commissioned vessels, but are not considered part of the active combat fleet. A Submarine
List of current ships of the United States Navy
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in 1942 and active in World War II USS Cleveland (LPD-7), amphibious transport dock commissioned in 1967 and decommissioned in 2011 USS Cleveland (LCS-31)
USS_Cleveland
Tugboat of the United States Navy
USS Active was a tug constructed in 1888 at San Francisco by the Union Iron Works. The tug, first steel tug built on the West Coast, was launched 4 August
USS_Active_(1888)
San Francisco since 1878. United States Navy fireboats USS Leslie, USS Fortune and USS Active were employed to fight the fires triggered in the aftermath
Fireboats_of_San_Francisco
US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, and the lead ship of her class. One of the largest warships in the world, she was
USS_Nimitz
United States Navy amphibious warfare command vessel
decommissioning of USS Denver. Blue Ridge, as the U.S. Navy's active commissioned ship having the longest total period as active, flies the First Navy
USS_Blue_Ridge_(LCC-19)
Firefighting vessel
(Toronto, Ontario, Canada) (active) William O. Bird II – Sandusky Fire Department (Sandusky, Ohio) (active) USS Active / USS Lively – US Navy – Fireboat/Tug
Fireboat
status: Active Nimitz class USS Nimitz USS Dwight D. Eisenhower USS Carl Vinson USS Theodore Roosevelt USS Abraham Lincoln USS George Washington USS John
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Decommissioned United States Navy aircraft carrier
USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA(N)-65, is a decommissioned United States Navy aircraft carrier. In 1958, she became the first nuclear-powered aircraft
USS_Enterprise_(CVN-65)
Shipwreck near Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona
USS_Arizona_Memorial
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
by the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. USS Kidd is the only active ship in the Navy officially allowed to fly the Jolly
USS_Kidd_(DDG-100)
The names of commissioned ships of the United States Navy all start with USS, for United States Ship. Non-commissioned, primarily civilian-crewed vessels
United_States_Navy_ships
Class of American amphibious assault ships
ship, USS Wasp, commissioned on 29 July 1989. Eight Wasp-class ships were built, and as of April 2021[update], seven are in active service, as USS Bonhomme
Wasp-class amphibious assault ship
Wasp-class_amphibious_assault_ship
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second USS San Francisco (CA-38) was a heavy cruiser commissioned in 1934, active throughout the Pacific War, and decommissioned in 1946. The third USS San
USS_San_Francisco
Class of US nuclear ballistic missile submarines
including very low frequency systems. All the Ohio-class submarines, except for USS Henry M. Jackson, are named for U.S. states, which U.S. Navy tradition had
Ohio-class_submarine
Class of guided missile cruisers
11 August 2023. "USS Antietam Decommissions, While the Crew Remains Antietam". DVIDS. "USS Leyte Gulf Decommissioned". DVIDS. "USS San Jacinto (CG-56)
Ticonderoga-class_cruiser
U.S. guided-missile frigates under construction
S. Navy issued FMM a $554-million contract to start building the future USS Congress (FFG-63). By May 2024, a total of six ships had been contracted
Constellation-class_frigate
US Navy guided-missile destroyer class
USS Cushing, on 21 September 2005, the Arleigh Burke-class ships became the U.S. Navy's only active destroyers until the Zumwalt class became active in
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Baltimore-class heavy cruiser active during the Korean War. The third USS Toledo (SSN-769) is a Los Angeles-class submarine still in active service This article
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class USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) USS Hershel "Woody" Williams Ohio class – 4 active Freedom class – 10 active Independence class – 16 active Avenger
List of active United States military watercraft
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1797 heavy frigate of the U.S. Navy
USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned
USS_Constitution
Class of supercarriers for the U.S. Navy
redesigned flight deck. The lead ship, USS Gerald R. Ford, was commissioned in 2017 with the second ship of the class, USS John F. Kennedy, expected to be delivered
Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier
Gerald_R._Ford-class_aircraft_carrier
CDP in Washington, United States
and, along with other military officers, took another steamship, the USS Active from Steilacoom to Seattle to get a howitzer (which they failed to acquire)
Fox_Island,_Washington
US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is the fourth Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered, aircraft carrier in the United States Navy. She is named in honor of Theodore
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
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carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3), a Lexington-class aircraft carrier commissioned in 1927; active in World War II; was sunk by atomic bomb test in 1946 USS Saratoga (CV-60)
USS_Saratoga
US Navy battleship sunk in 1941
USS Arizona (hull number BB-39) was a Standard-type battleship built for the United States Navy in the mid-1910s. Named in honor of the 48th state, she
USS_Arizona
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used until 1922 USS Columbia (CL-56) was a light cruiser launched 17 December 1941 and active throughout the rest of World War II USS Columbia (AOT-182)
USS_Columbia
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decommissioned in 1969 USS Essex (LHD-2) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1992 and currently in active service Essex (1799 whaleship)
USS_Essex
Littoral combat ship of the United States Navy
USS Cleveland (LCS-31) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. She is the fourth commissioned ship in naval service named after
USS_Cleveland_(LCS-31)
the U.S. Navy was USS Langley (CV-1) on 20 March 1922. The Langley was a converted Proteus-class collier, originally commissioned as USS Jupiter (AC-3).
List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy
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Topics referred to by the same term
the Royal Navy Lively-class frigate, a Royal Navy class of sailing ship USS Active (1888), a tug renamed Lively in 1918 Lively (HBC vessel), operated by
Lively
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have been named USS Chicago, after the city of Chicago, Illinois. USS Chicago (1885) was a protected cruiser launched in 1885 and active in World War I
USS_Chicago
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1985. USS George Washington (CVN-73), is the sixth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. She was commissioned on 4 July 1992 and is currently in active service
USS_George_Washington
Military unit
Angeles-class submarines: USS San Juan (SSN-751) (Active (Reserve), Awaiting Decommissioning) USS Topeka (SSN-754) (Active (Reserve), Awaiting Decommissioning)
Submarine_Squadron_19
Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier (active 1961–2009)
became the United States warship with the second-longest active status, after the sailing ship USS Constitution (Enterprise passed her in 2012; these two
USS_Kitty_Hawk_(CV-63)
Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy
USS Indianapolis (CL/CA-35) was a Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, named for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Launched in 1931
USS_Indianapolis_(CA-35)
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1982 USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, commissioned in 1993, and in active service as of 2024 USS Paul Jones
USS_John_Paul_Jones
10 ships, commissioned from 1964 to 1968. The last active duty ship in the US of this class, the USS Voge (FF-1047), was decommissioned in August 1989
List of frigates of the United States Navy
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been named USS Wichita, after the city of Wichita, Kansas. USS Wichita (CA-45) was a heavy cruiser in service from in 1939 to 1947 and active during World
USS_Wichita
Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier (active 1968–2007)
USS John F. Kennedy (hull number CV-67; formerly CVA-67), the only ship of her class, was an aircraft carrier, formerly of the United States Navy. Considered
USS_John_F._Kennedy_(CV-67)
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Francisco Harbor during World War I. USS California (BB-44) was a Tennessee-class battleship active in World War II USS California (CGN-36) was the lead ship
USS_California
pages. USS A-1 (SS-2, SP-1370) USS A-2 (SS-3) USS A-3 (SS-4) USS A-4 (SS-5) USS A-5 (SS-6) USS A-6 (SS-7) USS A-7 (SS-8) USS AA-1 (SS-52/SF-1) USS AA-2
List of United States Navy ships: A–B
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Navy have been named USS Tucson, after the city of Tucson, Arizona. USS Tucson (CL-98) was a light cruiser commissioned in 1945, active in the Pacific War
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cancelled before her keel was laid down USS Louisiana (SSBN-743) is an Ohio-class submarine currently in active service CSS Louisiana was commissioned
USS_Louisiana
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USS Philadelphia (1799) was a 36-gun sailing frigate active in the Quasi-War, captured in the First Barbary War and later burned USS Philadelphia (1861) was a side-wheel
USS_Philadelphia
U.S. Navy WWII-era heavy cruiser class
planned, but only four were completed. Of the completed ships, one was the USS Albany, which, in 1962, was converted to be the lead ship of the Albany-sub
Oregon_City-class_cruiser
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USS Seawolf may refer to: USS Seawolf (SS-28), renamed USS H-1 before launching, was the lead ship of the H-class of submarine. Commissioned in 1913, she
USS_Seawolf
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ships of the U.S. Navy have been named USS Maryland: USS Maryland (1799), a sloop during the Napoleonic Wars USS Maryland (ACR-8), a Pennsylvania-class
USS_Maryland
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September 2006, and she is in active service in the U.S. Navy. She is the second nuclear submarine of the Virginia class. USS Texan CSS Texas This article
USS_Texas
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1923–1947 USS Colorado (SSN-788), a Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine commissioned in 2018, in active service In fiction: USS Colorado
USS_Colorado
1940s class of aircraft carrier of the United States Navy
during the war, none of the Essex-class carriers were lost and two, USS Franklin and USS Bunker Hill, came home under their own power and were successfully
Essex-class_aircraft_carrier
US Navy amphibious-transport ship
active service on 11 August 2016, and commissioned on 8 October 2016. The ship was sponsored by Congressman Murtha's daughter, Donna S. Murtha. USS John
USS_John_P._Murtha
Museum in San Diego, California
The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum in San Diego, California, United States, located at Navy Pier. The museum consists
USS_Midway_Museum
US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier class
Nimitz-class ships were the largest warships built and in service until USS Gerald R. Ford entered the fleet in 2017. Instead of the gas turbines or
Nimitz-class_aircraft_carrier
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War II and the Korean War. USS Bataan (LHD-5), is an amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1997 and currently on active service. HMAS Bataan (I91) -
USS_Bataan
US Navy submarine class of World War II
increased their test depth to 400 feet (120 m). A Balao-class submarine, the USS Tang, actually exceeded her depth gauge's maximum reading of 612 ft (187 m)
Balao-class_submarine
Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine of the US Navy
35 years. When USS Bremerton (SSN-698) became inactive in August 2018, Olympia became the oldest commissioned attack submarine in active service in the
USS_Olympia_(SSN-717)
Submarine of the United States
to avoid having two active vessels with the same name. On 3 June 2022, the Navy announced that the new submarine would be named USS District of Columbia
USS_District_of_Columbia
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movie Apollo 13 USS New Orleans (LPD-18), is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock commissioned in 2007 and currently in active service CSS New
USS_New_Orleans
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the name USS Maine, named for the 23rd state: USS Maine (ACR-1), was a battleship whose 1898 sinking precipitated the Spanish–American War. USS Maine (BB-10)
USS_Maine
1073), Grumete Diaz (ex-USS LCIL 877), Cabo Bustos (ex-USS LCIL 878) 3 ex USS-LCM 3 ex USS-LCU Aquiles Troop transport ship Active: People's Liberation Army
List of amphibious warfare ships
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aircraft carrier commissioned in 1943, active in World War II, and transferred to France in 1951 Others: USS Langley, a Unix Space Server which provides
USS_Langley
Ticonderoga-class cruiser
newest Ticonderoga-class cruiser still in active service, since the decommissioning of USS Vella Gulf and USS Port Royal. Cape St. George is named for
USS_Cape_St._George
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USS Washington may refer to: Ships named in honor of George Washington: USS Washington (1775) was a brigantine acquired in October 1775 and captured by
USS_Washington
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1904 and sold for scrap in 1922 USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) is an Ohio-class submarine launched in 1992 and currently on active duty SS Cornhusker State (T-ACS-6)
USS_Nebraska
Class of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines of the United States Navy
class (pronounced "six-eighty-eight") after the hull number of lead vessel USS Los Angeles (SSN-688), 62 were built from 1972 to 1996, the latter 23 to
Los_Angeles-class_submarine
Extended range surface-to-air missile with anti-ship capability
semi-active homing. Ticonderoga-class cruisers (VLS units only) Arleigh Burke-class destroyers Blue training missiles on the rails of a MK-10 GMLS on USS Josephus
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USS Albany has been the name of more than one United States Navy ship, and may refer to: USS Albany (1846), a 22-gun sloop-of-war commissioned in 1846
USS_Albany
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Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942. USS Hornet (CV-12) was originally named Kearsarge, but renamed in honor of CV-8 and active through the rest of World War
USS_Hornet
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then scrapped in 1974. USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1993 and remains in active service. This article includes
USS_Kearsarge
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Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Gettysburg for the Battle of Gettysburg. USS Gettysburg (1858) was built in 1858, captured in 1863
USS_Gettysburg
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in 1959, decommissioned 1970 USS Princeton (CG-59), a guided missile cruiser commissioned in 1989, currently in active service This article includes
USS_Princeton
Midway, Forrestal, and Kitty Hawk classes active, along with USS John F. Kennedy; and the nuclear Nimitz class and USS Enterprise; however, all of the conventional
List of aircraft carrier classes of the United States Navy
List_of_aircraft_carrier_classes_of_the_United_States_Navy
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purchased for the Continental Navy in 1775, and active until it was captured and burned in 1778 USS Columbus (1819), a 74-gun ship of the line commissioned
USS_Columbus
American Navy lieutenant commander (1921–2024)
Recalled to active duty during the Cold War, Conter saw action again during the Korean War in the 1950s, serving on the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard
Lou_Conter
American naval officer (1885–1966)
acquiring approval to build the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, whose propulsion system later completely superseded diesel-powered
Chester_W._Nimitz
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Baltimore-class heavy cruiser commissioned in 1945, active in the Korean War, and decommissioned in 1963. USS Helena (SSN-725) is a Los Angeles-class nuclear
USS_Helena
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
USS Franklin (CV/CVA/CVS-13, AVT-8), nicknamed "Big Ben," was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States
USS_Franklin_(CV-13)
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named USS Grapple. USS Grapple (ARS-7), commissioned in 1943, struck in 1977 and sold to Taiwan. USS Grapple (ARS-53), commissioned in 1985. in active service
USS_Grapple
Class of American destroyer escorts
antisubmarine warfare and convoy escort service during World War II. The lead ship, USS Cannon, was commissioned on 26 September 1943 at Wilmington, Delaware. Of
Cannon-class_destroyer_escort
United States naval jack (1975–1976, 2002–2019)
auxiliary (e.g. a vessel designated as a "United States Ship" or "USS") with the longest active status shall display the First Navy Jack until decommissioned
First_Navy_Jack
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USS Boston (CA-69), was a heavy cruiser commissioned 1943 and active in both World War II and the Korean War USS Boston (SSN-703), was a Los Angeles-class nuclear
USS_Boston
Submarine of the United States
USS Kentucky (hull number SSBN-737) is a United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine which has been in commission since 1991. She is the
USS_Kentucky_(SSBN-737)
Ammunition ship of the United States Navy
June 1995 with over 38 years of active service. Mauna Kea was the oldest active ship in the Navy for a single week (USS Jason having been decommissioned
USS_Mauna_Kea
Prefix for commissioned warships in the United States Navy
United States Ship (abbreviated as USS or U.S.S.) is a ship prefix used to identify a commissioned ship of the United States Navy and applies to a ship
United_States_Ship
Austin-class amphibious transport dock
Hawaii. She had been the oldest active duty ship in the US Navy behind USS Constitution. Upon Denver's decommissioning, USS Blue Ridge became the Navy's
USS_Denver_(LPD-9)
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USS Wasp may refer to the following ships of the Continental and United States navies: USS Wasp (1775) was a merchant schooner purchased by the Continental
USS_Wasp
American naval officer and author (born 1957)
the Navy, Toti was the final captain of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Indianapolis (SSN-697) and served as commodore of Submarine Squadron 3 in
William_Toti
Submarine of the United States
USS Connecticut (SSN-22) is a Seawolf-class nuclear powered fast attack submarine operated by the United States Navy. Connecticut is the fifth active
USS_Connecticut_(SSN-22)
US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is the fifth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the United States Navy. She is the third Navy ship to have been named after
USS_Abraham_Lincoln_(CVN-72)
Class of guided-missile frigates
frigates entered into service in 1977, and the last remaining in active service, USS Simpson, was decommissioned on 29 September 2015. The retired vessels
Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate
Oliver_Hazard_Perry-class_frigate
and Heritage Command notes 15 battle stars for San Diego. Yarnall, Paul. "USS ENTERPRISE (CV-6)". Retrieved 4 May 2012. "San Diego LPD-22". Dictionary
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Boy/Male
Egyptian
Smoke.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Voice; Use
Boy/Male
Biblical
An ass.
Male
Egyptian
, a king of Egypt; Khufu.
Male
Norse
Old Norse legend name of a dwarf who almost married Thor's daughter Thrud, ALVÃSS means "all wise."
Girl/Female
British, English
Happy
Male
Egyptian
, a son of Rameses II.
Girl/Female
Indian, Japanese, Sanskrit
Dawn
Female
Egyptian
, Turn of Heaven, Conductor of the Gods.
Boy/Male
English American French
Form of Rufus: Red-haired.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Saffron
Male
German
German form of Roman Latin Ursus, URS means "bear."
Boy/Male
Australian, Italian
Intelligent
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Rouse.German : from a short form of a Germanic personal name formed with hrÅd ‘renown’.German (of Slavic origin) : from Old Slavic rusu ‘reddish’, ‘blond’, hence a nickname or an ethnic name meaning ‘Russian’.Swiss German : topographic name for someone who lived by a scree, Middle High German ru(o)zze.In some instances the name referred to personal or business connections with Russia, the country of the Reussen, from Middle High German Riusse.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Sun Rays
Male
English
Short form of English Russell, RUSS means "little red one."
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English
English : metonymic occupational name for a cooper or else a nickname for a rotund, fat man, from Middle English, Old French busse ‘cask’, ‘barrel’ (of unknown origin). The word was also used in Middle English for a type of ship, and the surname may perhaps have been given to someone who sailed in one. The byname seems to occur already in Domesday Book, where a Siward Buss, and a John and Richard Buss are recorded at Brasted in Kent.German and Swiss German : from a pet form of the personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart).Danish : variant of Buus.
Male
German
German form of Latin Bartolomaeus, BARTOLOMÄUS means "son of Talmai."
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Swedish
Bear
Boy/Male
Australian, Latin
Worthy of Respect
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Egyptian
, the mighty Cheres (Ares).
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Hindu, Indian
Chapter; Learning
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Hindu
Free from attachment and desire
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English : variant of Nettle.
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Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Blessed
Girl/Female
Czechoslovakian
Beautiful.
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English American
Free man; landholder.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Mirror
Girl/Female
Hindu
Together, Conversation with God, Honored
Male
Japanese
(哲哉) Japanese name TETSUYA means "sage-(suffering?)"
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v. t.
The premium paid for the possession and employment of borrowed money; interest; usury.
n.
One who uses, or sustains the use of, the veto.
v. i.
To be accustomed to go; to frequent; to inhabit; to dwell; -- sometimes followed by of.
n.
A quadruped of the genus Equus (E. asinus), smaller than the horse, and having a peculiarly harsh bray and long ears. The tame or domestic ass is patient, slow, and sure-footed, and has become the type of obstinacy and stupidity. There are several species of wild asses which are swift-footed.
v. t.
The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's service; the state of being so employed or applied; application; employment; conversion to some purpose; as, the use of a pen in writing; his machines are in general use.
v. t.
To practice customarily; to make a practice of; as, to use diligence in business.
v. t.
Continued or repeated practice; customary employment; usage; custom; manner; habit.
n.
A state of confusion or disorder; -- prob. variant of mess, but influenced by muss, a scramble.
v. i.
To be wont or accustomed; to be in the habit or practice; as, he used to ride daily; -- now disused in the present tense, perhaps because of the similarity in sound, between "use to," and "used to."
v. t.
To make use of; to convert to one's service; to avail one's self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to use a chair; to use time; to use flour for food; to use water for irrigation.
v. t.
Yielding of service; advantage derived; capability of being used; usefulness; utility.
v. t.
The benefit or profit of lands and tenements. Use imports a trust and confidence reposed in a man for the holding of lands. He to whose use or benefit the trust is intended shall enjoy the profits. An estate is granted and limited to A for the use of B.
v. t.
To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat; as, to use a beast cruelly.
v. t.
The special form of ritual adopted for use in any diocese; as, the Sarum, or Canterbury, use; the Hereford use; the York use; the Roman use; etc.
v. t.
Common occurrence; ordinary experience.
v. t.
A stab of iron welded to the side of a forging, as a shaft, near the end, and afterward drawn down, by hammering, so as to lengthen the forging.
v. t.
To accustom; to habituate; to render familiar by practice; to inure; -- employed chiefly in the passive participle; as, men used to cold and hunger; soldiers used to hardships and danger.
v. t.
Occasion or need to employ; necessity; as, to have no further use for a book.