Fitz·ger·ald (f ts-j r  ld), Ella 1917-1996. American jazz singer known for her scat singing and her interpretations of the work of important American songwriters. Her recordings include Ella Sings Gershwin (1950), The Intimate Ella (1960), and A Classy Pair (1979). |
| Fitzgerald, F(rancis) Scott (Key) 1896-1940. American writer who epitomized the Jazz Age. His novels include The Great Gatsby (1925) and Tender Is the Night (1934). |
| Fitz·Ger·ald (fts-jrld), Edward 1809-1883. British poet and noted translator of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (1859). |
Fitzgerald [fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld]
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1. (Biographies / Fitzgerald, Edward (1809-1883) M, English, WRITING: poet) Edward. 1809-83, English poet, noted particularly for his free translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (1859)
2. (Biographies / Fitzgerald, Ella (1918-1996) F, US, MUSIC: jazz singer) Ella. 1918-96, US jazz singer, noted esp for her vocal range and scat singing
3. (Biographies / Fitzgerald, F(rancis) Scott (Key) (1896-1940) M, US, WRITING: novelist, WRITING: short-story writer) F(rancis) Scott (Key). 1896-1940, US novelist and short-story writer, noted particularly for his portrayal of the 1920s in The Great Gatsby (1925) and Tender is the Night (1934)
4. (Biographies / Fitzgerald, Garret (1926 M, Irish, POLITICS: politician, POLITICS: prime minister) Garret. born 1926, Irish politician; leader of Fine Gael Party (1977-87); prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1981-82; and 1982-87)
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| Noun | 1. |  Fitzgerald - English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883) |
| 2. | Fitzgerald - United States author whose novels characterized the Jazz Age in the United States (1896-1940) | |
| 3. | Fitzgerald - United States scat singer (1917-1996) |
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