Krueger

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

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"Freddy Krueger, one of the creepiest and most memorable villains from modern American horror films, is back on screen in a new and more grisly version of his tragic story in the 're-boot' of "A Nightmare on Elm Street"."

Etymology

South German and Jewish surname Krüger, from the noun senses Krug (“jug”) and Krug (“inn, pub”). Compare Krug, Kruger.

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Krueger flap

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