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Friedrich Wilhelm
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German
Etymology
From the large number of regents of Prussia and other German-speaking states who bore this name between the 17th and 19th centuries. Since these regents, obviously, had to sign many documents, the name was humorously identified with signatures in general.
Pronunciation
de /ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈvɪlhɛlm/ for variants see the two names
de De-Friedrich Wilhelm.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,-.sg
de humorous John Hancock signature
de Unterschrift
de Setz hier mal deinen Friedrich Wilhelm drunter. Put your John Hancock on this, please.