Curzon

[kur-zuh n]

noun

Sir Clifford,1907–82, British pianist.
George Nathaniel, 1st Marquis Curzon of Ked·le·ston [ked-l-stuh n] /ˈkɛd l stən/, 1859–1925, British statesman: viceroy of India 1899–1905.

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Historical Examples of curzon

"By the tone of his voice perhaps, and his accent," said Curzon.
The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
"Oh bother Halsbury," said Curzon, to whom nothing is sacred.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, May 6, 1893
Various
"Certainly; at home in Curzon Street," returned the pretty voice.
Under the Redwoods
Bret Harte
The note was in Loring's writing and begged me to come at once to Curzon Street.
Sonia Between two Worlds
Stephen McKenna
The saturnalia in the Curzon Street house began that very night.
The Eddy
Clarence L. Cullen

British Dictionary definitions for curzon

Curzon

noun

Sir Clifford. 1907–82, English pianist
George Nathaniel, 1st Marquis Curzon of Kedleston. 1859–1925, British Conservative statesman; viceroy of India (1898–1905)

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