Rutledge Definition & Meaning

rutledge
noun
  1. United States jurist and second chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by George Washington and briefly served as chief justice but was ultimately rejected by the United States Senate (1739-1800)

"Rutledge" in song lyrics

See how rutledge is used in real songs:

  • "cynthia rutledge"
    AOL — AOL
  • "derrick rutledge"
    AOL — AOL
  • "stevie and angela rutledge"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "rutledge"

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