Hughes

[ hyoozor, often, yooz ]

noun

1. Charles Evans, 1862–1948, U.S. jurist and statesman: chief justice of the U.S. 1930–41.
2. Howard (Ro·bard) [roh, -bahrd], 1905–76, U.S. businessman, motion-picture producer, and aviator.
3. (John) Lang·ston [lang, -st, uh, n], 1902–67, U.S. novelist and poet.
4. Rupert, 1872–1956, U.S. novelist and biographer.
5. Ted, 1930–1998, English poet: poet laureate 1984–98 (husband of Sylvia Plath).
6. Thomas, 1822–96, English novelist, reformer, and jurist.
7. William Morris, 1864–1952, Australian statesman, born in Wales: prime minister 1915–23.

Hughes

/ hjuːz /

noun

1. HughesHoward19051976MUSBUSINESS: industrialistTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: aviatorFILMS AND TV: producer Howard. 1905–76, US industrialist, aviator, and film producer. He became a total recluse during the last years of his life
2. Hughes(James Mercer) Langston19021967MUSWRITING: poetWRITING: writer ( James Mercer ) Langston. 1902–67, US Black poet and writer. His collections include The Weary Blues (1926) and The Panther and the Lash (1967)
3. HughesRichard (Arthur Warren)19001976MBritishWRITING: novelist Richard ( Arthur Warren ). 1900–76, British novelist. He wrote A High Wind in Jamaica (1929), In Hazard (1938), and The Fox in the Attic (1961)
4. HughesRobert (Studley Forrest)19382012MAustralianARTS AND CRAFTS: criticWRITING: writerFILMS AND TV: broadcaster Robert ( Studley Forrest ). 1938–2012, Australian art critic, writer, and broadcaster; his work includes the television series The Shock of the New (1981) and the book The Culture of Complaint (1993)
5. HughesTed19301998MBritishWRITING: poetWRITING: Poet Laureate Ted, full name Edward James Hughes. 1930–98, British poet: his works include The Hawk in the Rain (1957), Crow (1970), and Birthday Letters (1998). Poet laureate (1984–98)
6. HughesThomas18221896MBritishWRITING: novelist Thomas. 1822–96, British novelist; author of Tom Brown's Schooldays (1857)
7. HughesWilliam Morris18641952MAustralianEnglishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister William Morris. 1864–1952, Australian statesman, born in England: prime minister of Australia (1915–23)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hughes¹

From Old North French Hugues, Old French Hue, variant of Old French Hugo, a shortened form of Germanic given names beginning with hug- “mind, heart, spirit, soul” ( Old English hyge ). The spelling Hugh is from the Picard variant Hughes , the -gh- equivalent to French -gu-, used to express the “hard -g ” (as in “gun,” as opposed to the “soft -g ” (as in “gin” or “mirage”). The modern English pronunciation, rhyming with “cue,” is influenced by the Norman variant form Hue, now used only as a surname, mostly n Normandy

Example Sentences

Local councillor David Hughes said the cause of the sinkhole was believed to be a collapsed culvert and the council would know more once repair work had been carried out.

From BBC

“It’s heaven — heaven on earth,” Hughes said about his game-altering second interception.

From Los Angeles Times

"Mary's story is a perfect representation of what this is all about," Mr Hughes said.

From BBC

Hughes' injury happened on 25 November, two days before an official announcement of death.

From BBC

But only two blocks of coaching sessions were delivered, with subsequent sessions cancelled or postponed after Ms Allen-Wyatt told Mr Hughes that she had suffered two family bereavements.

From BBC