parker

Definition of Parker in English :

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Noun

1. bird parker, charles christopher parker, charlie parker, parker, yardbird parker

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

2. dorothy parker, dorothy rothschild parker, parker

United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

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noun

1.

Sir Alan (William). born 1944, British film director and screenwriter; his films include Bugsy Malone (1976), Midnight Express (1978), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), and Angela's Ashes (2000); chairman of the British Film Institute (1998–99) and of the Film Council (1999–2004)

2.

Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop

3.

Dorothy (Rothschild). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories

4.

Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement

Parker

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1.

ˈCharlie (ˈtʃɑrli ) ; chärˈlē) (born Charles Christopher Parker, Jr.) 1920-55; U.S. jazz musician

2.

Dorothy(born Dorothy Rothschild) 1893-1967; U.S. writer

3.

Sir Gilbert(born Horatio Gilbert George Parker) 1862-1932; Cdn. novelist in England

4.

Theodore1810-60; U.S. clergyman, social reformer, & abolitionist

Parker

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American writer noted for her satirical wit. She was drama critic for Vanity Fair (1917-1920) and book critic for the New Yorker (1927-1933).

American saxophonist and composer. A leader of the bop movement in jazz, Parker is noted for his fast, rhythmically and harmonically complex solos.

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