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Weil

[vey]
–noun
1. André, 1906–98, U.S. mathematician, born in France: brother of Simone Weil.
2. his sister, Si⋅mone [see-mawn] , 1909–43, French philosopher.
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Weil   (vā)   
French mathematician who influenced the development of modern number theory and algebraic geometry.
Weil, Simone 1909-1943.  
French philosopher and mystic who viewed suffering as a means of unity with God. Her works include Waiting for God, published posthumously.
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