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Harris

har·ris

UK/ˈhæɹɪs/ US/ˈhæɹɪs/ common slang uk

noun

1.

United States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878)

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3.

British marshal of the Royal Air Force; during World War II he directed mass bombing raids against German cities that resulted in heavy civilian casualties (1892-1984)

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4.

publisher of the first newspaper printed in America (1673-1713)

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Origin

Uncertain. Perhaps from Old Norse hérað (“hundred (administrative district)”), or from Old Norse hærri (“higher”), referring to the high hills on the island, especially compared to Lewis.

Phrases

  • Cameltoe Harris
  • County of Harris
  • Harris County
  • Harris Lake
  • Harris line
  • Harris Mountain
  • Harris Park
  • Harris platelet syndrome

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