Abercrombie

[ ab-er-krom-bee, -kruhm- ]

/ ˈæb ərˌkrɒm bi, -ˌkrʌm- /

noun

Sir (Leslie) Patrick,1879–1957, English architect and town planner.

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Examples from the Web for abercrombie

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But as consumers grew up, Abercrombie—much like its Botox-addicted CEO—refused to age with them.
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To be sure, Obama has not spent much political capital or much time out on the trail for Abercrombie or Schatz.
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Abercrombie weaves the tale of Prince Yarvi in a tale part Captains Courageous, part Revenge of the Nerds, and part Prodigal Son.
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The ease with which violence is portrayed as entertainment is not unique to Abercrombie.
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Mrs. Abercrombie Brendon continued to act as his social sponsor.
Cinderella Jane|Marjorie Benton Cooke
It gave her a thrill of pleasure to hear that Miss Abercrombie would be staying on for some time.
To Love|Margaret Peterson
When the servant appeared, Mrs. Abercrombie directed her to take Ben downstairs, and give him something to eat.
Ben, the Luggage Boy;|Horatio Alger
Abercrombie tried to say a word to her about her son's hopeless condition, but she dropped at his feet like a dead thing.
Lover or Friend|Rosa Nouchette Carey
“My father, Judge Abercrombie,” said the tall lady, correctingly.
Jupiter Lights|Constance Fenimore Woolson

British Dictionary definitions for abercrombie

Abercrombie

/ (ˈæbəˌkrɒmbɪ) /

noun

Sir (Leslie) Patrick. 1879–1957, British town planner and architect, best known for The County of London Plan (1943) and The Greater London Plan (1944)

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