Ruthianadj.

Brit.

/ˈruːθɪən/, U.S.

/ˈruθiən/

Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Ruth , -ian suffix.

Etymology: < the name of George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth (1895–1948), U.S. baseball player + -ian suffix.Compare the following slightly earlier use, in which the precise meaning is uncertain:1919 Fort Wayne (Indiana) 3 Nov. 14/3 (heading) Asking a Ruthian how. ‘In baseball as well as golf, you must keep your eye on the ball’—Babe Ruth. I think this advice is good; In fact it is simply immense: But how can you keep your eye on the ball That has sailed over the fence?

Chiefly Baseball.

Characteristic or reminiscent of ‘Babe’ Ruth, typically with reference to his reputation for hitting exceptionally long home runs.

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1920 N.Y. Tribune 2 May 18/1 Judges of distance declare that the Ruthian swat of yesterday traveled much more rapidly than his twenty-eighth homer of last season, which also cleared the roof.

1949 Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune 4 June 6/6 Landenberger promptly parked his second Ruthian smash over the wall to score two more runs.

1981 M. Mulé & B. Remy Louisiana Athletes 113 The reluctant pitcher [sc. Mel Parnell] made the Wall at Fenway Park an optical illusion, a Ruthian achievement considering the 315-foot left-field barrier and the time element.

2008 I. O'Connor Arnie & Jack 54 The elevation would add about 10 percent of distance to each player's shots, a frightening thought given Nicklaus's Ruthian length at sea level.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	ruthian
释义	Ruthianadj. Brit. /ˈruːθɪən/, U.S. /ˈruθiən/ Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Ruth , -ian suffix. Etymology: < the name of George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth (1895–1948), U.S. baseball player + -ian suffix.Compare the following slightly earlier use, in which the precise meaning is uncertain:1919 Fort Wayne (Indiana) 3 Nov. 14/3 (heading) Asking a Ruthian how. ‘In baseball as well as golf, you must keep your eye on the ball’—Babe Ruth. I think this advice is good; In fact it is simply immense: But how can you keep your eye on the ball That has sailed over the fence? Chiefly Baseball. Characteristic or reminiscent of ‘Babe’ Ruth, typically with reference to his reputation for hitting exceptionally long home runs. ΚΠ 1920 N.Y. Tribune 2 May 18/1 Judges of distance declare that the Ruthian swat of yesterday traveled much more rapidly than his twenty-eighth homer of last season, which also cleared the roof. 1949 Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune 4 June 6/6 Landenberger promptly parked his second Ruthian smash over the wall to score two more runs. 1981 M. Mulé & B. Remy Louisiana Athletes 113 The reluctant pitcher [sc. Mel Parnell] made the Wall at Fenway Park an optical illusion, a Ruthian achievement considering the 315-foot left-field barrier and the time element. 2008 I. O'Connor Arnie & Jack 54 The elevation would add about 10 percent of distance to each player's shots, a frightening thought given Nicklaus's Ruthian length at sea level. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1920
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