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Definition of bruce

bruce

/bruːs/
bruce
Plural:Bruces
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bruce Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A male given name or surname of Scottish and Norman origin, historically associated with King Robert the Bruce of Scotland.

Example

"The historian gave a lecture on how Robert the Bruce secured Scottish independence in the fourteenth century."

2

Australian A stereotypical or generic Australian man (used humorously or colloquially).

Example

"The comedy sketch featured several characters all named Bruce wearing cork hats."

• Rhymes for bruce

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Scottish royal surname Bruce, which originated from a Norman barony named Brix (recorded in Latin as Bruis) in the Manche department of northwestern France.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bruce. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bruce
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