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Rolls-Royce (n.)
registered 1908 as trademark, named for designers C.S. Rolls (1877-1910) and Sir Henry Royce (1863-1933). Figurative use is attested from 1916 for any product deemed to be of high quality. Shortened form Rolls is attested by 1928.
updated on September 15, 2021
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