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Francis [ˈfrɑːnsɪs] n
1. (Biographies / Francis, Dick (1920 M, British, WRITING: thriller writer, SPORT AND GAMES: jockey) Dick, full name Richard Stanley Francis. born 1920, British thriller writer, formerly a champion jockey. His books include Dead Cert (1962), The Edge (1988), and Come to Grief (1995) 2. (Biographies / Francis, Sir Philip (1740-1818) M, British, POLITICS: politician) Sir Philip. 1740-1818, British politician; probable author of the Letters of Junius (1769-72). He played an important part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788-95) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Gerald Arbuthnot Farquhar, Butler Francis, Footman Lady Hunstanton Lady Caroline Pontefract Lady Stutfield Mrs. The president, Sir Francis M----, made an important communication to his colleagues, in an address that was frequently interrupted by applause. The doctor was taken aback, but the solemn disposition of his features did not relax as he almost intoned: "Has Sir Francis told you the sad news, Mr. |
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