"Ronin" meaning in English

See Ronin in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From modern films and comics, perhaps literally "a ronin". Compare also Ronan. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ronin
  1. A male given name originating as a coinage. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Ronin-en-name-Zkzu-14F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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