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Capp

American  
[kap] / kæp /

noun

  1. Al Alfred Gerald Caplin, 1909–79, U.S. comic-strip artist: creator of “Li'l Abner.”


Capp British  
/ kæp /

noun

  1. Al, full name Alfred Caplin. 1909–79, US cartoonist, famous for his comic strip Li'l Abner

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“At times whole squadrons of corsairs were cruising off the coast of the United Kingdom,” says Bernard Capp, emeritus professor of history at The University of Warwick and author of British Slaves and Barbary Corsairs.

From National Geographic • Jan. 11, 2024

John Capp, the director of vehicle safety technology, strategy and regulation at General Motors, stressed that there is not enough data about pedestrian traffic deaths to understand the causes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023

Matt Capp, a spokesman for D’Esposito, said the congressman would advocate for staff at the facility as the committee considers FAA funding legislation this year.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2023

“What’s happening right now on Capp Street is it’s become more brazen, and bigger than we’ve ever seen it before,” Ronen told The Times on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Later William Capp, an attorney with the Texas firm of Capp & Canty, said, “Anna had no property of her own, and such a change as described in her letter meant everything for her.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson