Crockford

British  

/ ˈkrɒkfəd /

noun

1. short for Crockford's Clerical Directory, the standard directory of living Anglican clergy

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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

Mr Crockford said he was so concerned about what could happen during his wait, he was considering spending £15,000 of his life savings on private treatment.

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

"This line of research will help us understand how human language may have evolved," Crockford explained before elaborating on how humans are "very limited in the sounds we actually use in speech."

From Salon • May 22, 2022

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