Jeffrey
Americannoun
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Francis Lord Jeffrey, 1773–1850, Scottish jurist, editor, and critic.
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a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “divine peace.”
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Example Sentences
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Wall’s alleged victims included attorney Jeffrey Tidus, 53, who won a $1.7 million settlement against a close friend of Wall in 2007.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Her reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s network and his 50th birthday book was a finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and helped provoke the release of millions of Justice Department documents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
A spokeswoman for the federal Justice Department said it “has not refused to assist any jurisdiction investigating potential criminal conduct related to Jeffrey Epstein.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
The defence in the trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has closed its case.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
The author’s name, which Grayson read aloud with some difficulty, was Jeffrey L. Magee.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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