Purcell

[ pur-sel pur-suhl ]

noun

1. Edward Mills [milz], 1912–97, U.S. physicist: Nobel Prize 1952.
2. Henry, 1658?–95, English composer.

Purcell

/ ˈpɜːsəl /

noun

1. PurcellEdward Mills19121997MUSSCIENCE: physicist Edward Mills. 1912–97, US physicist, noted for his work on the magnetic moments of atomic nuclei: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1952)
2. PurcellHenry?16591695MEnglishMUSIC: composer Henry. ?1659–95, English composer, noted chiefly for his rhythmic and harmonic subtlety in setting words. His works include the opera Dido and Aeneas (1689), music for the theatrical pieces King Arthur (1691) and The Fairy Queen (1692), several choral odes, fantasias, sonatas, and church music

Example Sentences

This concert, which also contains pieces by Vivaldi and Purcell, features organist Tom Sheehan and the Cathedral’s vocal and instrumental ensemble Cathedra.

From Washington Post

The snow-capped teeth of the northern Purcell range stretched out gleaming before them.

From Time

There were warm robes and blankets in the Belding auto and in the sightseeing machine that Mr. Purcell had sent.

From Project Gutenberg

I would not appear to dictate, but do you not fear Mr. Purcell may construe your non-attendance into disrespect to himself?

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Mr. Purcell was too much hurt, and too indignant at his pupil's conduct, to care whether he stayed or not.

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Mr. Purcell never noticed her out of the recitation room—Mr. Read was more lofty—Josephine more contemptuous than ever.

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There was Purcell, who p. 245could never conquer till all seemed over with him.

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