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Farrell

American  
[far-uhl] / ˈfær əl /

noun

  1. Eileen, 1920–2002, U.S. soprano.

  2. Suzanne Roberta Sue Ficker, born 1945, U.S. ballerina.

  3. James T(homas), 1904–79, U.S. novelist.


Farrell British  
/ ˈfærəl /

noun

  1. Colin (James) . born 1976, Irish film actor; he appeared in the TV series Ballykissangel before starring in the films Tigerland (2000), Minority Report (2002), Alexander (2004), and In Bruges (2008)

  2. J ( ames ) G ( ordon ) 1935–79, British novelist: author of Troubles (1970), The Siege of Krishnapur (1973), and The Singapore Grip (1978)

  3. James T ( homas ) 1904–79, US writer. His works include the trilogy Young (1932), The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan (1934), and Judgment Day (1935)

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These discoveries have amazed Ciara Farrell, who is head of culture and heritage at the Royal Kennel Club.

From BBC

But, with Owen Farrell back at fly-half and Finn Russell straight back into the fray after the Six Nations, two old adversaries were reunited at 10.

From BBC

The only regret for Farrell is that France defeat at the start of the championship.

From BBC

The win seals Ireland's fourth Triple Crown in five years and leaves Andy Farrell's side with an anxious wait to see if England can do them a favour at the Stade de France.

From BBC

Whenever I wear it I feel like Colin Farrell in the movie “The Gentlemen.”

From Los Angeles Times