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Rasputin

ras·pu·tin

US/rʌˈspjutɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

Siberian peasant monk who was religious advisor in the court of Nicholas II; was assassinated by Russian noblemen who feared that his debauchery would weaken the monarchy (1872-1916)

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Origin

From Russian Распу́тин (Raspútin).

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