Purcell
Edward Mills [milz], /mɪlz/, 1912–97, U.S. physicist: Nobel Prize 1952.
Henry, 1658?–95, English composer.
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This concert, which also contains pieces by Vivaldi and Purcell, features organist Tom Sheehan and the Cathedral’s vocal and instrumental ensemble Cathedra.
The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 | Fritz Hahn, Anying Guo, Stephanie Williams, Haben Kelati, Adele Chapin | October 28, 2021 | Washington PostThe snow-capped teeth of the northern Purcell range stretched out gleaming before them.
How One Man Survived a Plane Crash and 5 Days in the Snowy Canadian Wilderness—and Went On to Help Shape the Modern Ski Industry | Cassidy Randall | December 27, 2020 | TimeThere were warm robes and blankets in the Belding auto and in the sightseeing machine that Mr. Purcell had sent.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonI would not appear to dictate, but do you not fear Mr. Purcell may construe your non-attendance into disrespect to himself?
Alone | Marion HarlandMr. Purcell was too much hurt, and too indignant at his pupil's conduct, to care whether he stayed or not.
Alone | Marion Harland
British Dictionary definitions for Purcell
/ (ˈpɜːsəl) /
Edward Mills. 1912–97, US physicist, noted for his work on the magnetic moments of atomic nuclei: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1952)
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
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