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Moore

UK/mʊə/ US/mɔː/ fairly common

noun

1.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

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2.

English actor and comedian who appeared on television and in films (born in 1935)

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3.
4.

Irish poet who wrote nostalgic and patriotic verse (1779-1852)

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5.

United States poet noted for irony and wit (1887-1872)

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Origin

The surname has converged from several different meanings; see Moore on Wikipedia.

Phrases

  • Boyer-Moore-Horspool algorithm
  • Eilenberg-Moore category
  • Moore bound
  • Moore County
  • Moore Creek
  • Moore graph
  • Moore Haven
  • Moore machine

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