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Browne

American  
[broun] / braʊn /

noun

  1. Charles Farrer Artemus Ward, 1834–67, U.S. humorist.

  2. Sir Thomas, 1605–82, English physician and author.


Browne British  
/ braʊn /

noun

  1. Coral ( Edith ). 1913–91, Australian actress: married to Vincent Price

  2. Hablot Knight . See Phiz

  3. Sir Thomas . 1605–82, English physician and author, noted for his magniloquent prose style. His works include Religio Medici (1642) and Hydriotaphia or Urn Burial (1658)

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That allowed it to purchase Thom Browne and Tom Ford, brands that, just like Zegna, carry the name of their founder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Mr. Browne is a retired NFL executive vice president for communications and government affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Roger de Bree, managing director and fund manager at Tweedy, Browne, invests with an eye for bargains, and sees Japan as a fertile place to invest.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Behind the big numbers is a huge amount of practical detail, says former BP boss Lord John Browne, such as getting the right type of oil to the right refinery.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Mr. Browne answered, which I thought was very cool of him.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

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