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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I loved watching Van Dyke’s character, Rob Petrie, manage hijinks at work and home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

For many Americans, Van Dyke will always be Rob Petrie, tumbling over ottomans on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” or Bert the chimney sweep, dancing across London rooftops in “Mary Poppins.”

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

But there's a difference between being well known and well liked, says Aleysha, a swing voter in the neighbouring electorate of Petrie, who declined to give her surname.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

He'll depart after one season with that news coming soon after the exits of head coach Dan McFarland and CEO Jonny Petrie.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2024

Even the floors were frescoed; and, if we may judge from the one discovered by Professor Petrie, the art was of the highest order.

From The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

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