Calvin

Calvin
/kal"vin/, n.
1. John (Jean Chauvin or Caulvin), 1509-64, French theologian and reformer in Switzerland: leader in the Protestant Reformation.
2. Melvin, 1911-97, U.S. chemist: Nobel prize 1961.
3. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning "bald."

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(as used in expressions)
Bridges Calvin Blackman
Calvin John
Calvin Melvin
Coolidge John Calvin
Klein Calvin Richard
Ripken Calvin Edwin Jr.

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