Brad·ford (br d f rd) A borough of north-central England west of Leeds. Its worsted industry dates from the Middle Ages. Population: 293,000. |
| Bradford, Roark 1896-1948. American writer whose works, such as John Henry (1931), reflect African-American folklore. |
| Bradford 1, William 1590-1657. English Puritan colonist in America. A signer of the Mayflower Compact and a settler of Plymouth Plantation, he was elected governor for 30 one-year terms and led the colony through its difficult early years. |
| Bradford 2, William 1663-1752. English-born American colonial printer whose press produced the first American Book of Common Prayer (1710), New York City's first newspaper (1725), and numerous other items. |
Bradford [ˈbrædfəd]
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1. (Placename) an industrial city in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire: a centre of the woollen industry from the 14th century and of the worsted trade from the 18th century; university (1966). Pop.: 289 376 (1991)
2. (Placename) a unitary authority in West Yorkshire. Pop.: 467 668 (2001). Area: 370 sq. km (143 sq. miles)
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| Noun | 1. |  Bradford - United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752) |
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