Humphrey
Americannoun
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Duke of Gloucester, 1391–1447, English soldier and statesman (youngest son of Henry IV).
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Doris, 1895–1958, U.S. dancer, choreographer, and teacher.
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Hubert H(oratio), 1911–78, U.S. politician: vice president 1965–69.
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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “high” and “peace.”
noun
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See Gloucester
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Hubert Horatio. 1911–78, US statesman; vice-president of the US under President Johnson (1965–69)
Example Sentences
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That wall, says Chloe Humphrey, “has seen every part of me.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
It’s far more compelling to watch Humphrey play.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
In Turner’s view, it was worth risking Hollywood’s ire by tinting Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney if it meant more people tuning in, whether out of curiosity or in horror.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Even after Humphrey was decided, across Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties, judges asked about a defendant’s financial circumstances exactly once out of nearly 250 observed cases.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Even though the brothers didn’t actually attack him, Humphrey became more and more tense when they were around.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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