Rogers

[roj-erz]

noun

Bernard,1893–1968, U.S. composer.

Bruce,1870–1957, U.S. book designer and printer.

Carl (Ransom),1902–87, U.S. psychologist.

GingerVirginia Katherine McMath, 1911–1995, U.S. actress and dancer: longtime partner of Fred Astaire.

James Gamble,1867–1947, U.S. architect.

John,1829–1904, U.S. sculptor.

Robert,1731–95, American pioneer and commander in the British regular army during the French and Indian War.

Samuel,1763–1855, English poet.

Will(iam Penn A·dair)

[uh-dair] /əˈdɛər/, 1879–1935, U.S. actor and humorist.

William P(ierce),1913–2001, U.S. lawyer: Attorney General 1957–61; secretary of state 1969–73.

a city in NW Arkansas.

Roger

[roj-er]

noun

a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “fame” and “spear.”

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Examples from the Web for rogers

Contemporary Examples of rogers

“The process of getting the approval is too slow and is too cumbersome,” Rogers said.
ISIS Fight Has a Spy Shortage, Intel Chair Says
Kimberly Dozier
January 2, 2015
The Hill posted a new article on Tuesday, saying that Chairman Rogers had reversed his position.
Progressive Bloggers Spread False Ebola Story
Tim Mak
September 11, 2014
“Even now, an al Qaeda safe haven is emerging in northeastern Afghanistan,” Rogers said.
As Obama Draws Down, Al Qaeda Grows in Afghanistan
Eli Lake
May 29, 2014
While some claim there was a massive White House operation to cover up the attacks, Rogers and McKeon see a more nuanced story.
New Benghazi Investigation Spooks GOP Leaders
Eli Lake
May 14, 2014
Rogers added that the hearing will help determine if those charges are in fact true.
Congress Targets Leading Spy for Benghazi Spin
Eli Lake
March 31, 2014

Historical Examples of rogers

Rogers, nevertheless, like many book-lovers, must have indulged in duplicates.
De Libris: Prose and Verse
Austin Dobson
According to Rogers, who claims to have suggested the poem, it was to have been inscribed to him.
De Libris: Prose and Verse
Austin Dobson
As an epigrammatist himself, Rogers might have been more indulgent to a consoeur.
De Libris: Prose and Verse
Austin Dobson
I go your way, Rogers, but you will find me a silent companion.
Echoes of the War
J. M. Barrie
"This letter from Mr. Rogers will explain itself," said Larcher, handing it.
The Mystery of Murray Davenport
Robert Neilson Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for rogers

Rogers

noun

Ginger, real name Virginia McMath . 1911–95, US dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire

Richard, Baron Rogers of Riverside. born 1933, British architect. His works include the Pompidou Centre in Paris (1971–77; with Renzo Piano), the Lloyd's building in London (1986), the Millennium Dome in Greenwich (1999), and Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (2008)

William Penn Adair, known as Will . 1879–1935, US actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition

roger

interjection

(used in signalling, telecommunications, etc) message receivedCompare wilco

an expression of agreement

verb

slang (of a man) to copulate (with)

Word Origin for roger

C20: from the name Roger, representing R for received

usage

The verb sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

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Word Origin and History for rogers

Roger

masc. proper name, from Old French Rogier, from Old High German Hrotger, literally "famous with the spear," from hruod- "fame, glory" + ger "spear" (see gar (n.)). As a generic name for "a person," attested from 1630s. Slang meaning "penis" was popular c.1650-c.1870; hence the slang verb sense of "to copulate with (a woman)," attested from 1711.

The use of the word in radio communication to mean "yes, I understand" is attested from 1941, from the U.S. military phonetic alphabet word for the letter -R-, in this case an abbreviation for "received." Said to have been used by the R.A.F. since 1938. The Jolly Roger pirate flag is first attested 1723, of unknown origin; jolly here has its otherwise obsolete Middle English sense "high-hearted, gallant." Roger de Coverley, once a favorite English country dance, is so called from 1685, in reference to Addison's character in the "Spectator." French roger-bontemps "jovial, carefree man," is attested there from 15c.

rogers in Medicine

Rogers

[rŏj′ərz]Carl Ransom 1902-1987

American psychologist who founded humanistic psychology