byrd Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
William Byrd.
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noun explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)
Admiral Byrd; Richard Evelyn Byrd; Richard E. Byrd.