Byrd

[ burd ]

noun
  1. Richard Evelyn, 1888–1957, rear admiral in U.S. Navy: polar explorer.

  2. Robert C(arlyle), 1917–2010, U.S. politician: senator from West Virginia 1959–2010.

  1. William, c1540–1623, English composer and organist.

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Byrd

/ (bɜːd) /


noun
  1. Richard Evelyn . 1888–1957, US rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer

  2. William . 1543–1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals

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