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Browne

American  
[broun] / braʊn /

noun

  1. Charles Farrer Artemus Ward, 1834–67, U.S. humorist.

  2. Sir Thomas, 1605–82, English physician and author.


Browne British  
/ braʊn /

noun

  1. Coral ( Edith ). 1913–91, Australian actress: married to Vincent Price

  2. Hablot Knight . See Phiz

  3. Sir Thomas . 1605–82, English physician and author, noted for his magniloquent prose style. His works include Religio Medici (1642) and Hydriotaphia or Urn Burial (1658)

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Antigua and Barbuda recruited more than 120 nurses from Ghana in case it might “have to get rid of all of the Cuban nurses and doctors suddenly,” Prime Minister Gaston Browne said in January.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

"As for Travis, he could go for something a bit more fun, like Thom Browne, when the celebrations are in full swing."

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

In the July/August 2004 edition of Foreign Affairs, Browne published his own lengthy essay, titled “Beyond Kyoto,” in which he introduced key elements of the “Wedges” framework.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

For the last few years, Zegna has held the keys to the palaces of two of the biggest names in fashion: Tom Ford and Thom Browne.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s just...I thought everyone hated me, but now I know Mr. Browne doesn’t.”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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