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kirby

1

[ kur-bee ]

noun

, Angling.
, plural kir·bies.
  1. a fishhook having an even bend.


Kirby

2

[ kur-bee ]

noun

  1. a male given name.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kirby1

First recorded in 1795–1805; after the proper name

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Example Sentences

“The team has assessed that there far fewer Yazidis on Mount Sinjar than previously feared,” Kirby said in a statement Wednesday.

“Neutralization will be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner,” Kirby said in a statement.

Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby declined to comment on the Bergdahl correspondence on why he left his base.

Kirby relocated to Moscow from Cleveland and now hosts shows both on RT and the state-controlled Radio Mayak.

But listening to Kirby, this man now realizes “that things are worse or the same over there.”

Well, it is hoped Mr. Kirby did his best for his daughter; but, after all, how much more potent is the influence of a mother!

Some anglers are partial to the Kirby bend, but perhaps you get better hold of your fish with the sneck bend hooks.

One day Doctor Kirby and me was walking along the main street of a little town and we seen a bang-up funeral percession coming.

He stuck his cigarette into his mouth and turned sideways from Doctor Kirby, like he hadn't noticed him pertic'ler.

As he lifted his head and looked close at Doctor Kirby, a change went over both their faces.

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