Curzon

[ kur-zuh n ]

/ ˈkɜr zən /

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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Examples from the Web for curzon

For pastime she played baccarat at Curzon Street and lost six hundred pounds.
The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett|Compton Mackenzie
Then you think we could have that second car and the house in Curzon Street?
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She carried her off with her in the cab to Curzon Street, and left her in the cab while she entered the house with Anneli.
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We had a delightful dinner, quite perfect, and then Curzon got up.
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On the south side is Curzon or Mayfair Chapel, an ugly building, first erected in 1730, but since rebuilt.
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British Dictionary definitions for curzon

Curzon

/ (ˈkɜːzən) /

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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