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Kidd

American  
[kid] / kɪd /

noun

  1. Michael Milton Greenwald, 1919–2007, U.S. dancer and choreographer.

  2. William Captain Kidd, 1645?–1701, Scottish navigator and privateer: hanged for piracy.


Kidd British  
/ kɪd /

noun

  1. William, known as Captain Kidd. 1645–1701, Scottish privateer, pirate, and murderer; hanged

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Last week, Australia's Chief Medical Officer Prof Michael Kidd declared diphtheria a communicable disease incident of national significance.

From BBC May 26, 2026

“How involved was Jason Kidd? He wasn’t making the trade, but Mavericks sources do believe that he had a level of support for that trade,” Charania said.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Cuban linking Kidd to the trade caused the episode to bubble up again recently, much to the exasperation of the coach.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Kidd, considered one of the sharpest minds in the NBA, likely will catch on elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Treasure comes in many forms, and Captain Kidd had prized them all.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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