I'M-A-MONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ol·i·ver
[ol-uh-ver]
–noun
1.
one of the 12 paladins of Charlemagne. Compare Roland.
2.
Joseph ( “King” ), 1885?–1938, U.S. cornet player, bandleader, and composer: pioneer in jazz.
3.
a male given name.
Oliver (ˈɒlɪvə)
— n
1. See also Roland one of Charlemagne's 12 paladins
2. Isaac. ?1556--1617, English portrait miniaturist, born in France: he studied under Hilliard and worked at James I's court
3. Jamie ( Trevor ). born 1975, British chef and presenter of television cookery programmes
4. Joseph, known as King Oliver. 1885--1938, US pioneer jazz cornetist
Word Origin & History
Oliver
masc. personal name, from Fr. Olivier, from M.L.G. Alfihar, lit. "elf-host," from alf "elf" + hari "host, army." Cognate with O.E. name Ælfhere, lit. "elf-army." Form infl. in O.Fr. by olivier "olive tree."
