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Geddes

American  
[ged-eez] / ˈgɛd iz /

noun

  1. Norman Bel 1893–1958, U.S. industrial and stage designer and architect.

  2. Sir Patrick, 1854–1932, Scottish biologist, sociologist, and town planner.


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Det Sup Brian Geddes said: "Our investigation into the murders of Renee and Andrew MacRae remains ongoing and officers continue to examine all available lines of investigation."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Mr Geddes was lying at the bottom of stairs.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

Capers’ attorneys, Elizabeth Geddes and Nadia Shihata, said in a statement, “Shamel has pled not guilty to the current charges, is presumed innocent, and intends to vigorously defend himself in a court of law.”

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

“There is no statute of limitations,” Geddes said, and the key law enacted in the 2000s applies to acts from 2001 forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

"There is a woman in the parlour wishes to see yon, Mrs. Geddes," said the servant.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various