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Harrison

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Noun

1. harrison, reginald carey harrison, rex harrison, sir rex harrison

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

2. george harrison, harrison

English rock star; lead guitarist of the Beatles (1943-2001)

3. benjamin harrison, harrison, president benjamin harrison, president harrison

23rd President of the United States (1833-1901)

4. harrison, president harrison, president william henry harrison, william henry harrison

9th President of the United States; caught pneumonia during his inauguration and died shortly after (1773-1841)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Harrison

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noun
1. 
Benjamin. 1833–1901, 23rd president of the US (1889–93)
2. 
George. 1943–2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1960–70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)
3. 
Rex (Carey). 1908–90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)
4. 
Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage
5. 
grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry. 1773–1841, 9th president of the US (1841)

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Harrison

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1. 
Benjamin1726?-91; Am. Revolutionary patriot: signer of the Declaration of Independence: father of William Henry
2. 
Benjamin1833-1901; 23d president of the U.S. (1889-93): grandson of William Henry
3. 
William Henry1773-1841; U.S. general; 9th president of the U.S. (1841)
called Tippecanoe

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Harrison

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American Revolutionary leader who served as a member of the Continental Congress (1774-1777) and was also governor of Virginia (1782-1784).
The 23rd president of the United States (1889-1893). The first Pan-American Conference took place (1889) during his administration.
The ninth president of the United States (1841). He died of pneumonia after one month in office.
British actor best remembered for his portrayal of Professor Henry Higgins in the Broadway musical and film versions of My Fair Lady, for which he was awarded a Tony Award (1957) and an Academy Award (1964).
British-born American architect noted as the designer of King's Chapel in Boston and Christ Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
British singer and songwriter who was lead guitarist with the Beatles. His best-known compositions include "Here Comes the Sun" (1969) and "My Sweet Lord" (1971).

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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