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Meer

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[meer, meyr] / mɪər, meɪr /

noun

  1. Jan van der Vermeer, Jan.


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Van der Meer had described something called a dynamically stable beach that didn't wash out to sea despite lashing rain and waves.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2023

Mr. Gertsch is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maria Meer, and five children.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2022

Vander Meer noted that the shore pines here grow in contorted shapes because of the chilly wind off the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2022

Any time a pitcher returns to the mound after a no-hitter or perfect game, the name Johnny Vander Meer is evoked.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Behind the man was a framed map, and above that the signature I Ver Meer, and under that, MDCLXVIII.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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