Grey

/greɪ/
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Other forms: Greys

Definitions of Grey
  1. noun
    Queen of England for nine days in 1553; she was quickly replaced by Mary Tudor and beheaded for treason (1537-1554)
    synonyms: Lady Jane Grey
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    example of:
    Queen of England
    the sovereign ruler of England
  2. noun
    Englishman who as Prime Minister implemented social reforms including the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire (1764-1845)
    synonyms: Charles Grey, Second Earl Grey
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    example of:
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
  3. noun
    United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)
    synonyms: Zane Grey
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    example of:
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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