Wace

American

[wahs, weys, was] / wɑs, weɪs, was /

noun

Robert Wace of Jersey, c1100–c1180, Anglo-Norman poet born on the Channel Island of Jersey.

Wace British

/ weɪs /

noun

Robert. born ?1100, Anglo-Norman poet; author of the Roman de Brut and Roman de Rou

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London-based TCI has made a profit of 173.6 million euros, while Marshall Wace and Greenvale have made 146.5 million and 110.1 million, respectively, according to Reuters calculations.

From Reuters • Jun. 25, 2020

There was also a succession of women who produced the daily output aimed at female listeners - Ella Fitzgerald, Elise Sprott, Margery Wace and Janet Quigley.

From BBC • May 1, 2016

One day, Rob Wace walked in with a demo of a group he was managing called the Ravens.

From The Guardian • Jun. 10, 2013

Glencore, the largest listed commodity trader, last month hired Paul Smith as investor relations manager from Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd. where he was an analyst and portfolio manager for the London-based hedge fund.

From BusinessWeek • Aug. 3, 2011

Furnished subject for “Gorborduc” and “King Lear,” 338; wonderful success of, translated by Wace into French, by Layamon into Anglo-Saxon, 338, 339 Homer.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

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