Reardon

/ (ˈrɪədən) /

noun

Ray . born 1932, Welsh snooker player: world champion 1970, 1973–76, 1978

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I have no doubt that Reardon is right, and wealthy parents are investing more in their kids because they can.
In Educational Achievement, the Rich are Pulling Away From the Middle Class|Megan McArdle|April 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Reardon is going to lend me his double breech-loader, central fire, number twelve.
Blue Jackets|George Manville Fenn
I am told that Reardon has had the offer of a secretaryship to a boys' home, or something of the kind, at Croydon.
New Grub Street|George Gissing
And sometimes Reardon slaps me on the back and says: 'Come in and dine with us, old man!
The Long Run|Edith Wharton

Reardon had neither time nor spirit to test the possibilities of the market; he was ashamed to betray his need by higgling.
New Grub Street|George Gissing
I happened to meet her on a walk, and in a blundering way I mentioned Reardon's name.
New Grub Street|George Gissing