Jeffreys
Americannoun
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George 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, 1648–89, English jurist.
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Sir Harold, 1891–1989, British geophysicist and astronomer.
noun
Example Sentences
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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
Ms Jeffreys added that she, along with the local MP and MS, have written to the chief constable to determine the "facts of this situation".
From BBC ● May 11, 2023
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
But while venturing around, Jeffreys Málaga, a Galápagos National Park Directorate ranger on the expedition, called out “Tortoise!” and Tapia felt “hope and excitement bubble up.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2022
If it were possible, they would have had two Jeffreys.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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