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Aubrey

[aw-bree]

noun

  1. John, 1626–97, English antiquary.

  2. a first name: from Germanic words meaning “elf ” and “ruler.”



Aubrey

/ ˈɔːbrɪ /

noun

  1. John. 1626–97, English antiquary and author, noted for his vivid biographies of his contemporaries, Brief Lives (edited 1898)

“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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The Henders said they raised health concerns during the pregnancy, and they believe there were problems with Aubrey's care.

From BBC

The couple are now proud parents to a two-year-old and a three-month-old, the younger of whom has the middle name Aubrey.

From BBC

His son Aubrey was stillborn at the former City Hospital in Birmingham in 2022.

From BBC

Ted Nugent appeared with his wife Shemane, the self-proclaimed “oldest Turning Point ambassador,” for an episode of Spirit Campfire where she informed viewers of how Kirk had personally reached out to recruit her for Turning Point—a common story across Truth+, I noticed, considering that Real America’s Voice host Aubrey Shines also mentioned Kirk’s active recruitment of him during his tribute broadcast.

From Slate

As with the finished “Megalopolis” itself, lead actors Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel are somewhat overshadowed in “Megadoc” by supporting players LeBeouf and Aubrey Plaza.

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