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Meade

UK/ˈmiːd/ US/ˈmid/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (born in 1907)

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2.

United States general in charge of the Union troops at the battle of Gettysburg (1815-1872)

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Origin

Two main origins: * A variant of Mead, a topographic or occupational surname. * Anglicized form of Irish Midheach, superseded spelling of Míoch (“Meathman, a native of Meath”).

Phrases

  • Fort Meade
  • Meade County

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