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Farrell

[far-uhl]

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Eileen, 1920–2002, U.S. soprano.

Suzanne (Roberta Sue Ficker), born 1945, U.S. ballerina.

James T(homas), 1904–79, U.S. novelist.

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Farrell (ˈfærəl)

—n
1.	Colin (James). born 1976, Irish film actor; he appeared in the TV series Ballykissangel before starring in the films Tigerland (2000), Minority Report (2002), and Alexander (2004).
2.	J(ames) G(ordon) 1935--79, British novelist: author of Troubles (1970), The Siege of Krishnapur (1973), and The Singapore Grip (1978)
3.	James T(homas) 1904--79, US writer. His works include the trilogy Young (1932), The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan (1934), and Judgment Day (1935)

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Farrell

Ir. surname, from Ir. Fearghail "man of valor."

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