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Stafford

American  
[staf-erd] / ˈstæf ərd /

noun

  1. Jean, 1915–79, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

  2. Sir Edward William, 1819–1901, New Zealand political leader, born in Scotland: prime minister 1856–61, 1865–69, 1872.

  3. a city in and the county seat of Staffordshire, in central England.

  4. Staffordshire.


Stafford 1 British  
/ ˈstæfəd /

noun

  1. a market town in central England, administrative centre of Staffordshire. Pop: 63 681 (2001)

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Stafford 2 British  
/ ˈstæfəd /

noun

  1. Sir Edward William . 1819–1901, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1856–61; 1865–69; 1872)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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If Stafford had not announced he was returning the night he won the NFL most valuable player award this would be the Rams’ paramount offseason issue — with the two first-round picks probably coming into play for general manager Les Snead.

From Los Angeles Times

Stafford, 38, played last season like he could go on for several more productive years.

From Los Angeles Times

But with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford back and several recent draft classes producing emerging stars, the Rams will be among the favorites to make their third Super Bowl appearance under McVay.

From Los Angeles Times

For entertainment reporter Indigo Stafford, what we are seeing is "a mixture of both clever PR and method acting".

From BBC

During Trimble- Pettit's sentencing at Stafford Crown Court, the victim's wife, Hannah Price, said losing her husband "broke" her.

From BBC