Crockford
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Crockford
C19: named after John Crockford (1823–65), clerk to Edward William Cox (1809–79), a lawyer who devised the directory
Example Sentences
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Mr Crockford, who married his wife Tina in October 1966, said he was worried he would not survive to see their diamond anniversary.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2025
John Crockford, 77, from Bridlington in East Yorkshire, has a history of cardiac problems and suffered three heart attacks in 2022.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2025
Sometime between 800 million and 650 million years ago, their productivity was surpassed by algae, Crockford says.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 17, 2023
But she’s happy to share that spotlight, too: The title track features five female bassists, including Jane Crockford from the British post-punk group the Mo-dettes and Emily Elhaj, who plays in Angel Olsen’s band.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
Doris Crockford shook Harry’s hand one last time, and Hagrid led them through the bar and out into a small, walled courtyard, where there was nothing but a trash can and a few weeds.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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