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Byrd

Pronunciation:  burd

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)
  2. [n]  English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
 
 Synonyms: Admiral Byrd, Richard E. Byrd, Richard Evelyn Byrd, William Byrd
 
 See Also: adventurer, composer, explorer, organist

 

 

 

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