Parker

American  

[pahr-ker] / ˈpɑr kər /

noun

1. Charles Christopher, Jr. Bird, 1920–55, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

2. Dorothy (Rothschild), 1893–1967, U.S. author.

3. Sir Gilbert, 1862–1932, Canadian novelist and politician in England.

4. Horatio William, 1863–1919, U.S. composer, organist, and teacher.

5. John, 1729–75, American Revolutionary patriot.

6. Matthew, 1504–75, English theologian.

7. Quanah. Quanah.

8. Theodore, 1810–60, U.S. preacher, theologian, and reformer.

9. a male given name.

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Parker British  

/ ˈpɑːkə /

noun

1. Sir Alan ( William ). born 1944, British film director and screenwriter; his films include Bugsy Malone (1976), Midnight Express (1978), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), and Angela's Ashes (2000); chairman of the British Film Institute (1998–99) and of the Film Council (1999–2004)

2. Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop

3. Dorothy ( Rothschild ). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories

4. Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement

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Parker

“We’re not just retiring a number, we’re retiring a legacy,” Parker said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

The statistics Parker cites put U.S. students in the top quantile.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026

As curlews like to nest on farmland, Parker praised the farming community for being "really supportive" of conservation efforts.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Andrew Parker Felix, who represented Byassee’s family in the lawsuit, said it was complicated to unpack what had happened.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

I want you to see Dr. Parker more frequently.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson