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ROLFGANGER

\ɹˈɒlfɡaŋɡə], \ɹˈɒlfɡaŋɡə], \ɹ_ˈɒ_l_f_ɡ_a_ŋ_ɡ_ə]\

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1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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Rolf (Rollo), the Norwegian conqueror of Normandy, A.D. 876, was so called because he was obliged, it is said, always to go on foot, no horse being able to bear his weight.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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