Wilbur

[wil-ber]

noun

1. Richard, 1921–2017, U.S. poet: U.S. poet laureate 1987–88.

2. Also Wilber. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “wild boar.”

Example Sentences

Kirk Wilbur, vice president of government affairs for the California Cattlemen’s Assn., a trade association representing ranchers and beef producers, said wolves in at least two of the new packs are known to have preyed on livestock.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s been a real emotional impact, a real fear impact, in the north state,” Wilbur said.

From Los Angeles Times

Wilbur said the new packs underscore a long-held belief by his group that gray wolves don’t need to be on California’s endangered species list, where they were added in 2014.

From Los Angeles Times

Wilbur Ross, commerce secretary during Trump's first term, sparked inquiries into whether he divested enough or was forthcoming about some of his interests.

From Salon

And throughout this term, the Trump team has had no more reliable public ally than Wilbur Ross, the corporate raider who served a controversial stint as commerce secretary during Trump’s first term.

From Slate