Jefferies

/ ˈdʒɛfrɪz /

noun

1. JefferiesRichard18481887MBritishWRITING: writerSCIENCE: naturalist Richard. 1848–87, British writer and naturalist, noted for his observation of English country life: his books include Bevis (1882) and collections of essays such as The Open Air (1885)

Example Sentences

Stephen Jefferies, 74, his 72-year-old wife Christine and their pet dog were found dead in their semi-detached house on Morfa Crescent in Trowbridge, Cardiff.

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Adjourning the hearings, he expressed his "sincere condolences" to the family and friends of Christine and Stephen Jefferies.

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Analysts at Jefferies estimate that the tariffs could translate into a 20% price increase for consumers, which would probably lead to volumes and supplier sales falling by a fifth.

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Retired welder Mr Jefferies, known by the nickname Jaffa, was a well-known rugby referee and also assessed other referees for the Welsh Rugby Union.

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The couple's home was cordoned off by police with Mr Jefferies' blue van still parked in the drive.

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