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Parker

[ pahr-ker ]

noun

  1. Charles Christopher, Jr. Bird, 1920–55, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
  2. Dorothy (Rothschild), 1893–1967, U.S. author.
  3. Sir Gilbert, 1862–1932, Canadian novelist and politician in England.
  4. Horatio William, 1863–1919, U.S. composer, organist, and teacher.
  5. John, 1729–75, American Revolutionary patriot.
  6. Matthew, 1504–75, English theologian.
  7. Quanah. Quanah.
  8. Theodore, 1810–60, U.S. preacher, theologian, and reformer.
  9. a male given name.


Parker

/ ˈɑːə /

noun

  1. ParkerSir Alan (William)1944MBritishFILMS AND TV: directorFILMS AND TV: writer 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. ParkerCharlie19201955MUSMUSIC: jazz alto saxophonistMUSIC: composer Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop
  3. ParkerDorothy (Rothschild)18931967FUSWRITING: writerWRITING: humorous writer Dorothy ( Rothschild ). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories
  4. ParkerMatthew15041575MEnglishRELIGION: clergyman Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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“We’re human beings and we have feelings and we care about marine life — that’s one of the reasons we chose this profession,” said Parker, a captain in the county Fire Department’s lifeguard division.

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"You could see the passion within the supporters after beating Nottingham Forest, but 'Wembley fatigue' is a good way of describing how we feel about the day," says Parker.

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He was set to make a second defence against Joseph Parker in February but illness forced him to withdraw from the bout in fight week.

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The route began near Parker, Ariz., and took a curving path through desert valleys, around obstacles and, where there was no better option, through mountains.

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It was wonderful to reminisce about life in the early 1960s that included the classy Parker.

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