Beckford

American

[bek-ferd] / ˈbɛk fərd /

noun

William, 1759–1844, English writer.

Beckford British

/ ˈbɛkfəd /

noun

William . 1759–1844, English writer and dilettante; author of the oriental romance Vathek (1787)

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"We weren't able to train for two weeks," Beckford said.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025

Jermaine Beckford: I like the idea of them creeping into a Europa League spot.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2024

She has an eye for talent, helping Iman, Naomi Campbell, Tyson Beckford and so many others achieve success.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2023

Beckford is the executive director of Lydia’s House, a non-profit foundation that supports at-risk families in Washington’s poorest neighborhoods, predominantly the seventh and eighth wards in the city’s southeastern area.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2022

Sugar lords like Beckford wanted to make sure American colonists would buy only from their islands, and would not be able to look for cheaper sugar elsewhere.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson

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