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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. 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

“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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Paramount’s $900-million overall deal with “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker doesn’t expire for another two years.

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I thought Parker was decent in last year’s teen drama “Suncoast,” where she played a girl whose brother is dying of brain cancer.

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Her parents, Heather Parker and Leonard Hill, said regulations such as the requirement for emergency plans and clear signage could prevent future unavoidable drownings at water parks.

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Mr Banta was also charged with tampering with physical evidence and is awaiting prosecution, according to the Parker County Sheriff's Office.

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From her blueberry bowl to the tiny, rose-colored Penny Marshall glasses she wore onstage, the brief speech was distinctly Parker Posey, in that it was one of the night’s coolest moments.

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