Gascoigne

American

[gas-koin] / ˈgæs kɔɪn /

noun

George, 1525?–77, English poet.

Gascoigne British

/ ˈɡæskɔɪn /

noun

Paul, known as Gazza . born 1967, English footballer: won 57 caps for England (1988–98); his clubs included Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, and Rangers

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Julian Gascoigne, Sotheby's senior specialist, said: "It's a fascinating and very instructive insight into his early style."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

Reverend Nixon's son inherited the painting after his death, Mr Gascoigne said, adding it then fell "into obscurity" having last been exhibited in Tasmania, Australia, in 1858.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

“Some of my favorite Geordie footballers had terrible mullets in the ’80s — Paul Gascoigne and Kevin Keegan — and I always fancied it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

On one occasion, Gascoigne was offered the opportunity to stay in the Harrods Park Lane apartment before an early morning work flight.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

The Victoria Cross was awarded to Lieutenant-Commander Eric Gascoigne Robinson for several acts of bravery during the operations described above.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) by Parrott, James Edward

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