Stafford

American  

[staf-erd] / ˈstæf ərd /

noun

1. Jean, 1915–79, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

2. Sir Edward William, 1819–1901, New Zealand political leader, born in Scotland: prime minister 1856–61, 1865–69, 1872.

3. a city in and the county seat of Staffordshire, in central England.

4. Staffordshire.

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Stafford ¹ British  

/ ˈstæfəd /

noun

1. a market town in central England, administrative centre of Staffordshire. Pop: 63 681 (2001)

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Stafford ² British  

/ ˈstæfəd /

noun

1. Sir Edward William . 1819–1901, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1856–61; 1865–69; 1872)

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On offense, the Rams boast reigning MVP Matthew Stafford at quarterback along with star wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

With Stafford, 38, back for an 18th season, the Rams are favored to win the Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

So, McVay is taking no chances with Stafford, who passed for a career-best 46 touchdowns last season after sitting out training camp because of a back issue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Staffordshire Police said officers first became aware of Strang when they were contacted by a safeguarding officer at Stafford College.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

All the while, their cousin Ser Stafford would be training and arming the new host he'd raised at eas-terly Rock.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin