Kieffer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Kieffer
First recorded in 1875–80; named after American botanist Peter Kieffer (1812–90)
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The two other officers who risked a trial, Matthew Galliher and Nicholas Kieffer, faced the same charges as Kingsley but were acquitted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025
“I have full confidence in the board chair of the board of regents and the board to do what is the best of the university,” Kieffer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025
Kieffer, who is not involved in negotiations, worked with Newsom when he regularly attended regents meetings as lieutenant governor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025
There was Kieffer Moore in Montenegro who hit over instead of making it 3-0, likewise Sorba Thomas missing on Friday night in Iceland.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2024
Don't understand me to say that Kieffer is "best of all."
From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 12, March 22, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various
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