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Jeffreys

American  
[jef-reez] / ˈdʒɛf riz /

noun

  1. George 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, 1648–89, English jurist.

  2. Sir Harold, 1891–1989, British geophysicist and astronomer.

Jeffreys British  
/ ˈdʒɛfrɪz /

noun

  1. 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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Garret Dillahunt’s character, Alfred Jeffreys, is a man of few words, but he has some pretty interesting turns of phrase, like the one you mentioned.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

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

The immigration authorities approached Dr. Jeffreys for help.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

If it were possible, they would have had two Jeffreys.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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