Wycherley

American

[wich-er-lee] / ˈwɪtʃ ər li /

noun

William, c1640–1716, English dramatist and poet.

Wycherley British

/ ˈwɪtʃəlɪ /

noun

William. ?1640–1716, English dramatist. His Restoration comedies include The Country Wife (1675) and The Plain Dealer (1676)

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William and Patricia Wycherley disappeared in 1998 and remains thought to be theirs were found at their former home in Nottinghamshire on 9 October.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2013

The remains thought to be of William and Patricia Wycherley were found at the Mansfield house on 9 October.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2013

Five actors – Steve Blount, Peter Daly, Sorcha Fox, Mary Murray and Don Wycherley – perform split-second character changes, accompanied by intricate sound and lighting design.

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2013

The British photographer Mary Wycherley gave birth at home Monday morning, and she and her husband, Martin Carr, live tweeted the event to thousands.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2011

Crouch drew a whistle and looked across at Jimmy; then, once more, he turned to Mrs. Wycherley.

From Submarine U93 by Gilson, Charles

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