Shirley

[shur-lee]

noun

1. James, 1596–1666, English dramatist.

2. William, 1694–1771, English governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony 1741–56: urged assault on Louisburg.

3. a city on the S shore of Long Island, in SE New York.

4. a male or female given name: a family name taken from an Old English placename.

Example Sentences

“Accuracy in voter information is essential to maintaining public trust in California’s elections,” said Secretary of State Shirley Weber.

From Los Angeles Times

Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas will be watching every step taken by the dancers.

From BBC

Justice Department sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber on Thursday for failing to hand over the state’s voter rolls, alleging she is unlawfully preventing federal authorities from ensuring state compliance with federal voting regulations and safeguarding federal elections against fraud.

From Los Angeles Times

Though Sharman was a very experienced stage director, he had made only one previous film, a 16mm feature called “Shirley Thompson vs. the Aliens.”

From Los Angeles Times

Muhammad Usman, owner of the mobile phone store in Shirley, near Southampton, is filming her on his own phone - and her juvenile bravado is in full flow.

From BBC