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Byrd
[burd]
noun
Richard Evelyn, 1888–1957, rear admiral in U.S. Navy: polar explorer.
Robert C(arlyle), 1917–2010, U.S. politician: senator from West Virginia 1959–2010.
William, 1540–1623, English composer and organist.
Byrd
/ ɜː /
noun
Richard Evelyn . 1888–1957, US rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer
William . 1543–1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals
Example Sentences
The state has not yet responded to the lawsuit; the lead defendant, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A national concealed carry reciprocity provision would also likely violate the Senate's Byrd Rule, a policy implemented to exclude extraneous, non-budget-related legislation from the reconciliation process.
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Babbitt's family claimed that the decision to open fire by Capitol Police officer Michael Byrd was negligent, and that Babbitt's hands were in the air when she was shot.
To his ears, the synth lick in the title track echoes Dire Straits, while the chiming “Nostalgia’s Lie” recalls the Byrds or the La’s.
Discovered by trumpeter Donald Byrd at the start of the 60s, Hancock signed to Blue Note Records, and wrote jazz standards including Watermelon Man, Cantaloupe Island and Maiden Voyage.
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