Costello

[ kos-tl-oh, ko-stel-oh ]

/ ˈkɒs tlˌoʊ, kɒˈstɛl oʊ /

noun

John Al·o·y·sius

[al-oh-ish-uh s, -ee-uh s] /ˌæl oʊˈɪʃ əs, -i əs/, 1891–1976, Irish political leader: prime minister of the Republic of Ireland 1948–51, 1954–57.

LouLouis Francis Cristillo, 1906–59, U.S. actor, half of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello.

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Examples from the Web for costello

Or when the both of them cross paths with Abbott and Costello?
George R.R. Martin's Top 10 Fantasy Films|George R.R. Martin|April 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
They never got the respect of Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, the Marx brothers.
Interview With Hall Pass Directors Farrelly Brothers|Chris Lee|February 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Costello is undoubtedly a big fish for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
Elvis Costello Snubs Israel|Roi Ben-Yehuda|May 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Costello is just the latest high-profile musician to cancel a concert in Israel.
Elvis Costello Snubs Israel|Roi Ben-Yehuda|May 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Mr. Costello was undoubtedly wise to have made the choice he did.
Elvis Costello Snubs Israel|Roi Ben-Yehuda|May 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Mrs. Costello had her work-table placed at the end nearest the river, and her rocking-chair beside it.
A Canadian Heroine, Volume 1|Mrs. Harry Coghill
Mrs. Costello seemed to grow stronger from the moment of their landing.
A Canadian Heroine|Mrs. Harry Coghill
By-and-by Mrs. Costello spoke again, as if there had been no interruption.
A Canadian Heroine, Volume 1|Mrs. Harry Coghill
Mrs. Costello went, instead of Lucia, to pay the long daily visit to Mr. Leigh.
A Canadian Heroine, Volume 1|Mrs. Harry Coghill
He claimed permission therefore to come every day, and to take Lucia to all the places where Mrs. Costello was not able to go.
A Canadian Heroine|Mrs. Harry Coghill

British Dictionary definitions for costello

Costello

/ (kɒˈstɛləʊ) /

noun

Elvis, real name Declan McManus. born 1954, British rock singer and songwriter. His recordings include This Year's Model (1978), "Oliver's Army" (1979), Spike (1989), Brutal Youth (1994), and When I Was Cruel (2003)

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