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Jeffreys

American  
[jef-reez] / ˈdʒɛf riz /

noun

  1. George 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, 1648–89, English jurist.

  2. Sir Harold, 1891–1989, British geophysicist and astronomer.


Jeffreys British  
/ ˈdʒɛfrɪz /

noun

  1. George, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem. ?1645–89, English judge, notorious for his brutality at the "Bloody Assizes" (1685), where those involved in Monmouth's rebellion were tried

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Ms Jeffreys added that she, along with the local MP and MS, have written to the chief constable to determine the "facts of this situation".

From BBC May 11, 2023

The Coast Guard searched an area based on the last known position of one of the fishermen’s cellphones and their intention to fish on Jeffreys Ledge.

From Seattle Times Apr. 21, 2023

Jeffreys said in a court filing that she had the discretion at the time to accept multiple ballots if they involved someone delivering their own ballot and a ballot for a disabled person.

From Salon Oct. 6, 2022

But while venturing around, Jeffreys Málaga, a Galápagos National Park Directorate ranger on the expedition, called out “Tortoise!” and Tapia felt “hope and excitement bubble up.”

From Washington Post Jun. 15, 2022

If it were possible, they would have had two Jeffreys.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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