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Askey

British  
/ ˈæskɪ /

noun

  1. Arthur. 1900–82, British comedian

"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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“Love in the Time of Fentanyl,” directed by Colin Askey, tenderly documents this community’s lifesaving efforts.

From New York Times Feb. 2, 2023

Askey, who now goes by Leah Chaney and is no longer a prosecutor, did not answer questions about the case other than to say she didn't know about Harpster's work until after Faria's first trial.

From Salon Jan. 1, 2023

The Minstermen sacked Askey, 58, on Wednesday after just over a year in charge of the National League club.

From BBC Nov. 17, 2022

Former York boss John Askey has said he was "hurt" by the way he was sacked.

From BBC Nov. 17, 2022

Hence I take our names, Ash, Aske, and Askey, with several compounds.

From Surnames as a Science by Robert Ferguson

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