burgess

  • 81Burgess, Ernest W. — (1886 1966) Born in Canada, Burgess taught at Chicago University from 1916 until his retirement in 1952. He was a major influence on the development of the Chicago School, stressing the value of empirical research, and pioneering the study of the …

    Dictionary of sociology

  • 82Burgess Owens — NFL player DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1951|08|2 Birthplace= Columbus, Ohio DateOfDeath= Position= Safety College=University of Miami DraftedYear=1973 DraftedRound=1 DatabaseFootball=OWENSBUR01 PFR= ProBowls=selected as a first alternate to… …

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  • 83Burgess HT-2 Speed Scout — The Burgess HT 2 Speed Scout was an experimental United States observation/fighter seaplane.Development and designThe Speed Scout s airframe was entirely made of balsa wood with a fabric covering, except for the engine cowling which was aluminum …

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  • 84Burgess, Neil — (1846 1910)    Born in Boston, Neil Burgess began as a variety performer, but found his niche as a female impersonator in legitimate drama. His best roles, which he long kept active, were the Widow Bedott in a play of that title and Aunt Abby… …

    The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater

  • 85Burgess, Anthony — ► (1917 93) Escritor británico. Autor de una copiosa obra, integrada por ensayos (Shakespeare, 1970) y novelas en las que destacan el humorismo y la visión irónica de la cultura y la política: La naranja mecánica (1962) y El médico está enfermo… …

    Enciclopedia Universal

  • 86burgess — noun Etymology: Middle English burgeis, from Anglo French, from borc town more at bourg Date: 13th century 1. a. a citizen of a British borough b. a representative of a borough, corporate town, or …

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  • 87Burgess — I. biographical name Anthony 1917 1993 British writer II. biographical name (Frank) Gelett 1866 1951 American humorist & illustrator III. biographical name Thornton Waldo 1874 1965 American writer …

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  • 88burgess — noun /ˈbɜːdʒɪs/ a) An inhabitant of a borough with full rights, a citizen. b) A town magistrate …

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  • 89Burgess — A borough dweller with full rights, a free citizen of a borough; later, in the 15c, a member of parliament for a borough or university. [OldEngl. burh = borough] …

    Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • 90burgess — see BOROUGH …

    The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins