Coleman Hawkins

Haw·kins

[haw-kinz]
noun
1.
Sir Anthony Hope ("Anthony Hope") 1863–1933, English novelist and playwright.
2.
Coleman, 1904–69, U.S. jazz saxophonist.
3.
Also, Hawkyns. Sir John, 1532–95, English slave trader and rear admiral.
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Hawkins (ˈhɔːkɪnz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  Coleman. 1904--69, US pioneer of the tenor saxophone for jazz
2.  Sir John. 1532--95, English naval commander and slave trader, treasurer of the navy (1577--89); commander of a squadron in the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada (1588)

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