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Arnold

biographical name Ar·nold \ ˈär-nᵊld \

Definition of Arnold

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
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Arnoldian

play \är-ˈnōl-dē-ən\ adjective

Arnold

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Definition of Arnold

Thomas 1795–1842 English educator

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