du Pré
Jacque·line [zhak-leen], /ʒækˈlin/, 1945–87, English cellist.
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Other definitions for Dupré (2 of 2)
Jules [zhyl], /ʒül/, 1812–89, French painter.
Mar·cel [mar-sel], /marˈsɛl/, 1886–1971, French organist and composer.
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How to use du Pré in a sentence
The worst they did, however, was to put a bullet through a very good hat which belonged to Mr. Du Pre.
The Life of Sir Richard Burton | Thomas WrightLater the family journeyed to Naples, where the boys continued their studies under Mr. Du Pre.
The Life of Sir Richard Burton | Thomas WrightNeither as a first-lieutenant nor as a man was Lieutenant Du Pre perfect; but who is there with whom one cannot find a fault.
Salt Water | W. H. G. KingstonIl n'y a plus de confiance du frre au frre, et du pre au fils.
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. | William H. Prescott
British Dictionary definitions for Dupré (1 of 2)
/ (French dypre) /
Marcel (marsɛl). 1886–1971, French organist and composer, noted as an improviser
British Dictionary definitions for du Pré (2 of 2)
/ (duː preɪ) /
Jacqueline. 1945–87, English cellist. Multiple sclerosis ended her performing career (1973) after which she became a cello teacher
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