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Ives

UK/aɪvz/ US/ˈaɪvz/ uncommon

noun

1.

United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)

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2.

United States lithographer who (with his partner Nathaniel Currier) produced thousands of prints signed `Currier & Ives'' (1824-1895)

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Origin

From the medieval English given name mostly found in the Latinate form Ivo today.

Phrases

  • St Ives

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