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Capp

American

[kap] / kæp /

noun

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

Capp British

/ kæp /

noun

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

Mouch and Capp work to keep Tony safe as he gets close to breaking the CFD’s perfect attendance record.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023

Brooke Jenkins said her office had been in contact with Capp Street residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

As far as Nebraska fan Capp Anson of Omaha is concerned, it beats the alternative.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2021

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

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