Definitions

1. noun

a personal name, specifically a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words ‘hroth’ (prosperity) and ‘lēah’ (meadow), originally denoting someone who lives in a prosperous meadow.

“The Rutledge family has been living in the area for generations.”

2. proper noun

a specific person, place, or thing, often a person with the surname Rutledge, such as a notable historical figure or a geographical location.

“Rutledge, Tennessee, is a town in the southeastern United States.”

3. verb

to take possession of or inhabit something, especially a place or territory, as if one has a right to it.

“The company is said to have rutledged the land, despite the local community’s objections.”