Burrell

American

[buh-rel] / bəˈrɛl /

noun

Kenneth Earl Kenny, born 1931, U.S. jazz guitarist.

Burrell British

/ ˈbʌrəl /

noun

Paul . born 1958, British butler and confidant to Diana, Princess of Wales. After her death he was charged with but (2003) acquitted of stealing from her estate. His book, A Royal Duty (2003), revealed intimate details of her life

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The Scottish Daily Express called theirs “the Murrell Collection,” a tongue-in-cheek homage to the famous Burrell Collection of artworks in Glasgow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Audrey Burrell, a 90-year-old widow and former volunteer, said she attended the cafe to prevent loneliness.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When Rae Burrell enters, the game announcer is rehearsing, exhorting the not-yet-arrived crowd to cheer for their team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Before she headed to the locker room, Burrell thanked everyone and called out a cheerful invocation, “Successful first game!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“The Luck of Burrell Green,” near Great Salkeld, seems to have passed into the possession of various owners.

From Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland by Scott, Daniel

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