Jeffreys

American

[jef-reez] / ˈdʒɛf riz /

noun

George 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, 1648–89, English jurist.
Sir Harold, 1891–1989, British geophysicist and astronomer.

Jeffreys British

/ ˈdʒɛfrɪz /

noun

George, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem. ?1645–89, English judge, notorious for his brutality at the "Bloody Assizes" (1685), where those involved in Monmouth's rebellion were tried

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Elle Jeffreys, William's girlfriend, told the court she had "lost a future we had both planned and prepared for".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

The Coast Guard searched an area based on the last known position of one of the fishermen’s cellphones and their intention to fish on Jeffreys Ledge.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

That show — hosted by Erik King and, later, Chuck Jeffreys — wasn’t a quiz show at all.

From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2022

"Observers are a very important part of the process," Jeffreys said.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2022

I had known I’d see lots of hairless little Jeffreys there, but there were kids of all ages.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

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