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[ staf-erd ] / ˈstæf ərd /
nounJean, 1915–79, U.S. novelist and short-story writer. Sir Edward William, 1819–1901, New Zealand political leader, born in Scotland: prime minister 1856–61, 1865–69, 1872. a city in and the county seat ofStaffordshire, in central England. Staffordshire. Words nearby Staffordstaffman, staff nurse, staff of Aesculapius, staff officer, staff of life, Stafford, Staffordshire, Staffordshire bull terrier, staffrider, Staffs, staff sergeant Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Stafford“I believe that Senator Paul and Senator Leahy are probably working more closely together [than he is with Cruz],” Stafford said. Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’|Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST That corruption, says Stafford Smith, provided the opportunity for a “frame-up of epic proportions.” Did Pablo Escobar Frame a Millionaire for Murdering Banana-Shipping Money Launderers?|Jacqui Goddard|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST “The problem is, some on both sides are using outdated science, some from decades ago,” Stafford continued. Rand Paul’s Plan B for Pro-Life Critics|Olivia Nuzzi|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST Shortly before leaving, I ask Stafford how he felt about the day. Black American Leadership Alliance D.C. Anti-Immigration Rally Wilts|Michelle Cottle|July 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Before marchers had even left Freedom Plaza, Stafford told me, some poor woman had passed out. Black American Leadership Alliance D.C. Anti-Immigration Rally Wilts|Michelle Cottle|July 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST Stafford ceased speaking and sat still, observing the other with narrowed eyes. The Long Roll|Mary Johnston Hastily summoning Mrs. Stafford the men adjourned to Hall's rooms. Harry Blount, the Detective|T. J. Flanagan From these two marriages sprang the houses of Lancaster and Stafford. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2|Various Do, pray let us go and listen—I long of all things to know what my aunt Stafford can have to say to that sly-looking Colonel.' Emmeline|Charlotte Turner Smith Stafford was taken at a village in Brentmarsh, carried to Bridgewater, and executed. The Wars of the Roses|John G. Edgar
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nouna market town in central England, administrative centre of Staffordshire. Pop: 63 681 (2001) British Dictionary definitions for Stafford (2 of 2)
nounSir Edward William . 1819–1901, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1856–61; 1865–69; 1872) 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 |