one of Charlemagne's 12 paladins
See also RolandIsaac. ?1556–1617, English portrait miniaturist, born in France: he studied under Hilliard and worked at James I's court Jamie (Trevor). born 1975, British chef and presenter of television cookery programmes Joseph, known as King Oliver. 1885–1938, US pioneer jazz cornetist
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Ol•i•ver
(ol′ə vər),USA pronunciation n.
- Mythologyone of the 12 paladins of Charlemagne. Cf. Roland.
- Place Names, Biographical Joseph ("King''), 1885?–1938, U.S. cornet player, bandleader, and composer: pioneer in jazz.
- a male given name.
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