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Harris

American  
[har-is] / ˈhær ɪs /

noun

  1. Benjamin, c1660–c1720, English journalist who published the first newspaper in America 1690.

  2. Frank, 1856–1931, U.S. writer, born in Ireland.

  3. Joel Chandler 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.

  4. Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.

  5. Kamala Devi born 1964, U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.

  6. Louis, 1921–2016, U.S. public-opinion pollster and columnist.

  7. Mark, 1922–2007, U.S. novelist.

  8. Roy, 1898–1979, U.S. composer.

  9. Thaddeus William, 1795–1856, U.S. entomologist: pioneer in applied entomology.

  10. Zellig Sabbatai 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.

  11. a male given name.


Harris 1 British  
/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

  1. Sir Arthur Travers, known as Bomber Harris. 1892–1984, British air marshal. He was commander-in-chief of Bomber Command of the RAF (1942–45)

  2. Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)

  3. Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus

  4. Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Harris 2 British  
/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

  1. the S part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop: about 3000 (2001). Area: 500 sq km (190 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The play only had its Broadway debut in 1999, in a production that starred Rosemary Harris and Lauren Bacall.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Tracy said this had happened often and the helpline operator quickly ended the call after Harris said everything had been fine.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

But Harris said he agrees with Trump that Warsh wants to lower interest rates.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

As the junior senator from California, a progressive state, Harris was vocal in her support for Medicare for All.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Ninety percent of my conversations with Skye and Madi involved harmless gossip: Did Violet Pennington kiss Theo Harris on the lips or is Theo lying?

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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