Stafford

American  

[staf-erd] / ˈstæf ərd /

noun

1. Jean, 1915–79, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

2. Sir Edward William, 1819–1901, New Zealand political leader, born in Scotland: prime minister 1856–61, 1865–69, 1872.

3. a city in and the county seat of Staffordshire, in central England.

4. Staffordshire.

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Stafford ¹ British  

/ ˈstæfəd /

noun

1. a market town in central England, administrative centre of Staffordshire. Pop: 63 681 (2001)

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Stafford ² British  

/ ˈstæfəd /

noun

1. Sir Edward William . 1819–1901, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1856–61; 1865–69; 1872)

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The Stafford teenager said she was contacted by her agent and did a filmed audition for the show in January.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Stafford, who completed 22 of 31 passes for 327 yards, passed Philip Rivers on the all-time touchdowns list with 427.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Then Stafford hit him in stride for a 64-yard monster gain on the Rams’ third drive, which set up Kyren Williams’ 10-yard touchdown reception.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Among his snags Monday was a leaping, two-handed grab off a sidearm sling from quarterback Matthew Stafford on the Rams’ second possession.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

"Ser Stafford Lannister com-manded the enemy host. He was slain in the battle."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin