Beckford

[ bek-ferd ]

noun

1. William, 1759–1844, English writer.

Beckford

/ ˈbɛkfəd /

noun

1. BeckfordWilliam17591844MEnglishWRITING: writerMISC: dilettante William . 1759–1844, English writer and dilettante; author of the oriental romance Vathek (1787)

Example Sentences

Jermaine Beckford: I like the idea of them creeping into a Europa League spot.

From BBC

If Reginald Beckford had been told a few years ago that he would later make a living as a scuba diving instructor, he would probably have laughed.

From BBC

A teenager whose body was found by detectives investigating the murder of another boy has been named as 17-year-old Jaydon Beckford.

From BBC

She has an eye for talent, helping Iman, Naomi Campbell, Tyson Beckford and so many others achieve success.

From Salon

The Gladstones should undertake a similar calculation to "demonstrate how much is really owed", said Robert Beckford, professor of climate and social justice at the University of Winchester.

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