Fraser

American  

[frey-zer] / ˈfreɪ zər /

noun

1. James Earle, 1876–1953, U.S. sculptor.

2. (John) Malcolm, 1930–2015, Australian political leader: prime minister 1975–83.

3. Peter, 1884–1950, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1940–49.

4. Simon, 1776–1862, Canadian explorer and fur trader, born in the U.S.

5. a river in SW Canada, flowing S through British Columbia to the Pacific. 695 miles (1,119 km) long.

6. a town in SE Michigan.

7. a male given name.

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Fraser ¹ British  

/ ˈfreɪzə /

noun

1. ( John ) Malcolm . born 1930, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1975–83)

2. Peter . 1884–1950, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland; prime minister (1940–49)

3. Simon . (1776–1862), Canadian explorer: explored British Columbia and the river which was named after him

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Fraser ² British  

/ ˈfreɪzə /

noun

1. a river in SW Canada, in S central British Columbia, flowing northwest, south, and west through spectacular canyons in the Coast Mountains to the Strait of Georgia. Length: 1370 km (850 miles)

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Fraser

Fraser had deleted texts from his own phone to conceal his relationship with Broadus.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

"First and foremost, my thoughts are very much with this young child's family and wider loved ones," Fraser said.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Faced with that evidence, Fraser pleaded no contest to the tampering charge and was sentenced to one year in the Baker County Jail.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Details of the theft only came out two years later when the country's former spy chief, Arthur Fraser, highlighted the theft in an explosive dossier that he sent to the police.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Depending on which source you consult, Fraser found either 44 new plants or 215, or something in between.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson