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Parker

American  
[pahr-ker] / ˈpɑr kər /

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 British  
/ ˈpɑːkə /

noun

  1. 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. Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop

  3. Dorothy ( Rothschild ). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories

  4. Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Stallions turned to senior Parker Armstrong, who started two years at Scripps Ranch High in San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker also called for the show to remain in Birmingham, describing it as a key part of the region's broadcasting heritage.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The cash injection has given Warby Parker flexibility to invest more in its brand by offsetting other expenses, Chief Financial Officer Adrian Mitchell said on the company’s August earnings call.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Later this fall, eyeglass maker Warby Parker will launch Intelligent Eyewear, a line of AI-powered glasses developed in partnership with Google and Samsung.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Ms. Parker takes Madge’s trombone from me and expertly puts it away.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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