"Ruthian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Ruthian [comparative], most Ruthian [superlative]
Etymology: From "Babe" Ruth, holder of the record for number of home runs in a season from 1919 to 1961, and for home runs in a career from 1921 to 1974. Head templates: {{en-adj}} Ruthian (comparative more Ruthian, superlative most Ruthian)
  1. (baseball) Prodigiously accomplished with respect to batting, typically describing the flight of a long home run. Categories (topical): Baseball

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