Fergus

American

[fur-guhs] / ˈfɜr gəs /

noun

Irish Legend. one of the great warrior kings of Ulster.
a male given name.

Fergus British

/ ˈfɜːɡəs /

noun

(in Irish legend) a warrior king of Ulster, who was supplanted by Conchobar

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“Most insurers have seen well over 300 new submissions in the last few weeks,” said Fergus Critchley, global head of terrorism and political violence at broker WTW.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Fergus said she had been alerted by a dog walker and "rushed down" to the cemetery.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Fergus Dowd, who produced the film along with Joe Lee, said the street leagues gave opportunities to young people who would not otherwise have had them.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

In 2013, researcher Thomas A. Fergus published a study in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, turning attention to the impact of having limitless health information online on anxiety.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026

"Here's a load of lumber for you, Captain Fergus," she said.

From The Clammer and the Submarine by Hopkins, William John

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