Wace

American  

[wahs, weys, was] / wɑs, weɪs, was /

noun

1. Robert Wace of Jersey, c1100–c1180, Anglo-Norman poet born on the Channel Island of Jersey.

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Wace British  

/ weɪs /

noun

1. Robert. born ?1100, Anglo-Norman poet; author of the Roman de Brut and Roman de Rou

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Example Sentences

A spokesperson for Marshall, who is co-founder of London-based hedge fund Marshall Wace, declined to comment.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023

There was also a succession of women who produced the daily output aimed at female listeners - Ella Fitzgerald, Elise Sprott, Margery Wace and Janet Quigley.

From BBC • May 1, 2016

One day, Rob Wace walked in with a demo of a group he was managing called the Ravens.

From The Guardian • Jun. 10, 2013

Glencore, the largest listed commodity trader, last month hired Paul Smith as investor relations manager from Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd. where he was an analyst and portfolio manager for the London-based hedge fund.

From BusinessWeek • Aug. 3, 2011

At that moment he caught sight of the Rev. Andrew McFie arm-in-arm with Mr. Wace, the vicar's churchwarden, singing at the top of their voices, "Who's your Lady Friend?"

From Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle by Jenkins, Herbert George