Harris
Benjamin, c1660–c1720, English journalist who published the first newspaper in America 1690.
Frank, 1856–1931, U.S. writer, born in Ireland.
Joel Chan·dler [chan-dler, chahn-], /ˈtʃæn dlər, ˈtʃɑn-/, 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.
Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.
Ka·ma·la De·vi [kom-uh-luh-dey-vee], /ˈkɒm ə lə ˈdeɪ vi/, born 1964, U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.
Louis, 1921–2016, U.S. public-opinion pollster and columnist.
Mark, 1922–2007, U.S. novelist.
Roy, 1898–1979, U.S. composer.
Thaddeus William, 1795–1856, U.S. entomologist: pioneer in applied entomology.
Zel·lig Sab·ba·tai [zel-ig sah-buh-tahy, sab-uh-], /ˈzɛl ɪg ˈsɑˌbə taɪ, ˈsæb ə-/, 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.
a male given name.
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How to use Harris in a sentence
The Belle of Amherst, a one-woman play by William Luce, opened on Broadway in 1976, starring Julie Harris.
British Dictionary definitions for Harris (1 of 2)
/ (ˈhærɪs) /
the S part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop: about 3000 (2001). Area: 500 sq km (190 sq miles)
British Dictionary definitions for Harris (2 of 2)
/ (ˈhærɪs) /
Sir Arthur Travers, known as Bomber Harris. 1892–1984, British air marshal. He was commander-in-chief of Bomber Command of the RAF (1942–45)
Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)
Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus
Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes
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