Pickford

American

[pik-ferd] / ˈpɪk fərd /

noun

Mary Gladys Marie Smith, 1893–1979, U.S. motion-picture actress, born in Canada.

Pickford British

/ ˈpɪkfəd /

noun

Mary, real name Gladys Mary Smith. 1893–1979, US actress in silent films, born in Canada

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Since the 2018 World Cup, Jordan Pickford has been a fixture in the England team.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

The spine of England’s team runs from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford through defender John Stones to striker Harry Kane, who are all 32.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

“We don’t get wrapped up in things like that,” England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

While the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is Argentina's main threat, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford warned against ignoring the other talents in Lionel Scaloni's side.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Grandmother Pickford, whose own name is Gayfeather, named my mother Chanhassen.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

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