Arnold

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biographical name (1)

Ar·​nold ˈär-nᵊld How to pronounce Arnold (audio)
Benedict 1741–1801 American Revolutionary general and traitor

Arnold

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Henry Harley 1886–1950 Hap Arnold American general

Arnold

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Matthew 1822–1888 son of Thomas Arnold English poet and critic
Arnoldian
är-ˈnōl-dē-ən How to pronounce Arnold (audio)
adjective

Arnold

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Thomas 1795–1842 English educator

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“Arnold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arnold. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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