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Definition of eric

eric

/ˈɛr.ɪk/
Er · ic
Plural:erics
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1

A male given name of Old Norse origin meaning 'ever-ruler'.

Example

"They decided to name their newborn son Eric after his maternal grandfather."

2

Irish In ancient and medieval Irish law, a fine or pecuniary compensation paid by a culprit or their kin to the family of a victim for homicide or serious injury.

Example

"Under traditional Brehon law, the clan was required to pay a substantial eric to settle the blood feud."

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Word Origin & Etymology

As a historical legal term, from Old Irish 'éraic' (fine, restitution, payment). As a personal name, from Old Norse 'Eiríkr', composed of 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler, mighty).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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