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Parker

biographical name Par·ker \ˈpär-kər\

Definition of PARKER

Charlie 1920–1955 Charles Parker, Jr.; Bird or Yardbird Am. jazz musician

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Dorothy 1893–1967 née Rothschild Am. writer

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Sir Gilbert 1862–1932 Canad. author

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Matthew 1504–1575 Eng. theol.

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Theodore 1810–1860 Am. Unitarian clergyman

geographical name Par·ker \ˈpär-kər\

town E cen Colorado SSE of Denver pop 45,297

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