Starr

[ stahr ]

/ stɑr /

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noun

Belle Myra Belle Shirley, 1848–89, U.S. outlaw and folk hero.

Bryan Bartlett "Bart", born 1934, U.S. football player.

Ringo Richard Starkey, born 1940, English musician, drummer for the Beatles.

a male or female given name.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Words nearby Starr

Star of Bethlehem, Star of Courage, Star of David, star-of-Jerusalem, starquake, Starr, starred, star route, star ruby, starry, starry-eyed

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Forty years ago, co-writing a song with Ringo Starr would have provided me a house and a pool.
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Amy Starr suddenly grabs the tape recorder out of my hand and yells into it.
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Even in that trying moment, Starr could not help reflecting upon the peculiar turn matters had taken.
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Young Starr darted to the right, aiming for some rocks which he fancied might afford partial shelter.
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The bullet nipped the ear of the pony, and cut through the coat of Warren Starr; grazing his shoulder in the passage.
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Young Starr expected it, and therefore was not surprised when he saw the figures of several warriors at the base of the ridge.
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Up to this moment Warren Starr had been trying to learn in what manner the fellow was wounded.
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British Dictionary definitions for Starr

Starr

/ (stɑː) /

noun

(Myra) Belle . 1848–89, US outlaw, a famous rustler of horses and cattle

Ringo, original name Richard Starkey . born 1940, British rock musician; drummer (1962–70) with the Beatles

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