Desmond

American

[dez-muhnd] / ˈdɛz mənd /

noun

a male given name.

Desmond British

/ ˈdɛzmənd /

noun

15th Earl of, title of Gerald Fitzgerald . died 1583, Anglo-Irish nobleman, who led a Catholic rebellion (1579) against English domination of Ireland

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The jury heard her death had been treated as an accident until Andrea's older brother, Desmond Bernard, went to police in 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Results as of Wednesday showed Von Wilpert and other Democrats in the race collectively outpacing Desmond and the other Republican in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The 74-year-old has now agreed to stay at Parkhead on a one-year deal - with the option for a further year - after holding talks with the club's major shareholder Dermot Desmond earlier this week.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Recent reports, external suggest Keane, 45, has had talks with the Scottish champions' principal shareholder Dermot Desmond.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"Keep them, then. Jory, Desmond, gather up the other pups. It's time we were back to Winterfell."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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