Richards

Rich·ards

[rich-erdz]
noun
1.
Dickinson Wood·ruff [wood-ruhf] , 1895–1973, U.S. physician: Nobel prize 1956.
2.
I(vor) A(rmstrong) [ahy-ver, ee-ver] , 1893–1979, English literary critic in the U.S.
3.
Theodore William, 1868–1928, U.S. chemist: Nobel prize 1914.
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Ri·chard

[ri-shahrd; French ree-shar]
noun
Mau·rice [maw-rees; French moh-rees] , ( "Rocket" ) 1921–2000, Canadian hockey player.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

Rich·ard

[rich-erd]
noun
a male given name.
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Richard (ˈrɪtʃəd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  Sir Cliff, real name Harry Rodger Webb. born 1940, British pop singer. Film musicals include The Young Ones (1961) and Summer Holiday (1962)
2.  Maurice, known as Rocket. (1821--2000); Canadian ice hockey player

Richards (ˈrɪtʃədz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  I(vor) A(rmstrong). 1893--1979, British literary critic and linguist, who, with C. K. Ogden, wrote The Meaning of Meaning (1923) and devised Basic English
2.  Sir Gordon. 1904--86, British jockey
3.  Sir Viv, full name Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards. born 1952, West Indian cricketer; captained the West Indies (1985--91)

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Richard
masc. proper name, M.E. Rycharde, from O.Fr. Richard, from O.H.G. Ricohard, from P.Gmc. *rik- "ruler" + *harthu "hard." One of the most popular names introduced by the Normans.
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Richards Rich·ards (rĭch'ərdz), Dickinson Woodruff. 1895-1973.

American physician. He shared a 1956 Nobel Prize for developing cardiac catheterization.

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Richards   (rĭch'ərdz)  Pronunciation Key 
American chemist and educator whose survey of water quality in Massachusetts led to the establishment of the first water quality standards in the United States and the first modern sewage treatment plant.
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