Parker

[ pahr-ker ]

noun

1. Charles Christopher, Jr. Bird, 1920–55, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
2. Dorothy (Rothschild), 1893–1967, U.S. author.
3. Sir Gilbert, 1862–1932, Canadian novelist and politician in England.
4. Horatio William, 1863–1919, U.S. composer, organist, and teacher.
5. John, 1729–75, American Revolutionary patriot.
6. Matthew, 1504–75, English theologian.
7. Quanah. Quanah.
8. Theodore, 1810–60, U.S. preacher, theologian, and reformer.
9. a male given name.

Parker

/ ˈpɑːkə /

noun

1. ParkerSir Alan (William)1944MBritishFILMS AND TV: directorFILMS AND TV: writer Sir Alan ( William ). born 1944, British film director and screenwriter; his films include Bugsy Malone (1976), Midnight Express (1978), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), and Angela's Ashes (2000); chairman of the British Film Institute (1998–99) and of the Film Council (1999–2004)
2. ParkerCharlie19201955MUSMUSIC: jazz alto saxophonistMUSIC: composer Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop
3. ParkerDorothy (Rothschild)18931967FUSWRITING: writerWRITING: humorous writer Dorothy ( Rothschild ). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories
4. ParkerMatthew15041575MEnglishRELIGION: clergyman Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement

Example Sentences

In memoriam, Parker Molloy writes a powerful letter to Leelah.

From The Daily Beast

Parker tells of a new Texas struggling to deal with inequality.

From The Daily Beast

Parker writes of the “black-faced doe” that he sees in the yard in his new Texas house.

From The Daily Beast

Parker tells of a new Texas struggling to deal with diversity.

From The Daily Beast

Parker left the place that he knew for the possibilities that he would not have had in the Texas of a generation ago.

From The Daily Beast

The living (value £250) is in the gift of trustees, and is now held by the Rev. M. Parker, Vicar.

From Project Gutenberg

British under Clinton and admiral Parker made an unsuccessful attempt upon Sullivan's island.

From Project Gutenberg

Richard Parker hanged; author of the noted rebellion in the English fleet at the Nore.

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Parker made good use of this occurrence to persuade the Queen to have images removed from all the churches.

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As I did not see Mr. Parker, I know not whether to recommend his inn or not.

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