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Byron

American  
[bahy-ruhn] / ˈbaɪ rən /

noun

  1. George Gordon, Lord 6th Baron Byron, 1788–1824, English poet.

  2. a male given name.


Byron British  
/ baɪˈrɒnɪk, ˈbaɪərən /

noun

  1. George Gordon , 6th Baron. 1788–1824, British Romantic poet, noted also for his passionate and disastrous love affairs. His major works include Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (1812–18), and Don Juan (1819–24). He spent much of his life abroad and died while fighting for Greek independence

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Byron Scientific  
/ bīrən /
  1. British mathematician who collaborated with Charles Babbage in the development of the analytical engine, an early computer. Byron's most important contribution was the compilation of detailed notations about how the machine could be programmed.


Other Word Forms

  • Byronic adjective
  • Byronically adverb
  • Byronism noun

Example Sentences

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Shula’s defense features an aggressive front that includes Pro Bowl edge rushers Jared Verse and Byron Young.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s “too soon to say how Venezuela could shape defense sentiment,” wrote Capital Alpha Partners analyst Byron Callan on Sunday.

From Barron's

It’s “too soon to say how Venezuela could shape defense sentiment,” wrote Capital Alpha Partners analyst Byron Callan on Sunday.

From Barron's

Rams Pro Bowl selections Jared Verse and Byron Young share a relationship that goes beyond being one of the strongest pass rushing duos in the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times

Byron Young was nearby working out in the weight room.

From Los Angeles Times