richard roe

Ri·chard roe

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-shahrd roh]
- /rɪˈʃɑrd roʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-shahrd roh]
- /rɪˈʃɑrd roʊ/

Definitions of richard roe words

noun richard roe a fictitious name used in legal proceedings for a male party whose true name is not known, used especially as the second such name when two male persons are involved whose real names have not been ascertained. 1
noun richard roe (formerly) the defendant in a fictitious action, Doe versus Roe, to test a point of law 0
noun richard roe a name used in law courts, legal papers, etc. to refer to a person whose actual name is unknown, esp. to the second person of two when both names are unknown (the first person being referred to as John Doe) 0

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Origin of richard roe

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Richard roe

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richard roe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for richard roe

noun richard roe

average joe — An average Joe is an average or ordinary man.

Just one Synonym for richard roe