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Kirke

American  
[kur-kee] / ˈkɜr ki /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. Circe.


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A few days later, a crowd of 100,000 gave him a hero’s welcome at Union Square beneath Henry Kirke Brown’s already beloved bronze equestrian statue of George Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

In addition to Rodgers and Kirke, who had played together in the rock band Free, Bad Company’s original members included guitarist Mick Ralphs and bassist Boz Burrell.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2025

The singer had planned to reunite with former bandmate and drummer Simon Kirke on stage to perform a couple songs at the ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2025

Drummer Kirke said: "He was a dear friend, a wonderful songwriter, and an exceptional guitarist. We will miss him deeply."

From BBC Jun. 24, 2025

She put it as a favor, but I’m sure Mrs. Kirke has told her about us, and she does it out of kindness to me.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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