Curzon

[ kur-zuhn ]

noun
  1. Sir Clifford, 1907–82, British pianist.

  2. George Nathaniel, 1st Marquis Curzon of Ked·le·ston [ked-l-stuhn], /ˈkɛd l stən/, 1859–1925, British statesman: viceroy of India 1899–1905.

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How to use Curzon in a sentence

  • Greville was on the road,—nay, as his tutor's letter had been forwarded from London, might perhaps be in Curzon Street that day.

    Lucretia, Complete | Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The house in Curzon Street had been bought and she had been a round of furnishers, paper-hangers and fitters of all variety.

    The Angel of Terror | Edgar Wallace
  • Why did his wayward feet carry him to the corner of Curzon Street?

    Ravenshoe | Henry Kingsley
  • The letter from Curzon Street was in her hand half unfolded.

    Emily Fox-Seton | Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • The letter from Curzon Street had not made the beauty shed tears.

    Emily Fox-Seton | Frances Hodgson Burnett

British Dictionary definitions for Curzon

Curzon

/ (ˈkɜːzən) /


noun
  1. Sir Clifford. 1907–82, English pianist

  2. George Nathaniel, 1st Marquis Curzon of Kedleston. 1859–1925, British Conservative statesman; viceroy of India (1898–1905)

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