Curzon

[ kur-zuhn ]

/ ˈkɜr zən /

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noun

Sir Clifford, 1907–82, British pianist.

George Nathaniel, 1st Marquis Curzon of Ked·le·ston

[ked-l-stuhn], /ˈkɛd l stən/, 1859–1925, British statesman: viceroy of India 1899–1905.

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How to use Curzon in a sentence

Greville was on the road,—nay, as his tutor's letter had been forwarded from London, might perhaps be in Curzon Street that day.
Lucretia, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
The house in Curzon Street had been bought and she had been a round of furnishers, paper-hangers and fitters of all variety.
The Angel of Terror|Edgar Wallace
Why did his wayward feet carry him to the corner of Curzon Street?
Ravenshoe|Henry Kingsley
The letter from Curzon Street was in her hand half unfolded.
Emily Fox-Seton|Frances Hodgson Burnett

The letter from Curzon Street had not made the beauty shed tears.
Emily Fox-Seton|Frances Hodgson Burnett

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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