Rambert

[ rahm-bair ]

/ rɑmˈbɛər /

noun

Dame MarieCyvia RambamMyriam Rambam,1888–1982, English ballet dancer, producer, and director, born in Poland.

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Example sentences from the Web for rambert

The expedition is less fatiguing if the climber passes the night at the Rambert shelter.
Switzerland|Frank Fox
Mme. Rambert's earnest tone convinced the attendant in spite of her own instinct.
Fantmas|Pierre Souvestre
Rambert, Lebert, etc.; and I confess it at once, for fear some one else shall find me out by simply buying the book there.
A Little Swiss Sojourn|W. D. Howells
On the subject of the missing number she said nothing, but of Mr. Rambert and his note she spoke with the most sovereign contempt.
The Queen of Hearts|Wilkie Collins

Berthe tried to get away from her patient, but Mme. Rambert held her back, almost by force.
Fantmas|Pierre Souvestre

British Dictionary definitions for rambert

Rambert

/ (ˈrɒmbɛə) /

noun

Dame Marie . 1888–1982, British ballet dancer and teacher, born in Poland: founded the Ballet Rambert (1926)

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