Petrie

American

[pee-tree] / ˈpi tri /

noun

Sir (William Matthew) Flinders 1853–1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.

Petrie British

/ ˈpɛtrɪ /

noun

Sir ( William Matthew ) Flinders . 1853–1942, British Egyptologist and archaeologist

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Lisa Petrie started to push for tougher restrictions following the death of her 22-year-old son John McNab in Leith in September.

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Lisa Petrie and others have called for tougher penalties for people caught with knives.

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His former Scotland team-mate Jonny Petrie is managing director and fellow Scot Neil McIlory is general manager.

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"Their outgoing nature keeps us on our toes, and they have become a firm visitor favourite," said Lucy Petrie, animal operations manager at Highland Wildlife Park.

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Rod Petrie: Former Hibernian chairman enjoyed a 28-year association with the Edinburgh club and also served as Scottish FA president.

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