Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- Fitzgerald, Ella 1917-1996. American jazz singer known for her scat singing and her interpretations of the work of important American songwriters. Her recordings include Ella Sings Gershwin (1950), The Intimate Ella (1960), and A Classy Pair (1979).
- Fitzgerald, F(rancis) Scott (Key) 1896-1940. American writer who epitomized the Jazz Age. His novels include The Great Gatsby (1925) and Tender Is the Night (1934).
Wiktionary
- n. An Irish patronymic surname.
GNU Webster's 1913
- F. Scott, American Novelist (1896-1940).
Etymologies
- Fitz- + Gerald (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Mr. ZANE FITZGERALD: I can reach down and touch the players right now, you know what I mean? says Fitzgerald.”
“I should say, Fitzgerald is a great 20th Century writer, the other Fitzgerald is the one that you should be worried about.”
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“Fitzgerald is known as “The First Lady of Song,” and was the most popular American female jazz singer for over fifty years.”
“On the grand stage of the playoffs for the first time, Fitzgerald is claiming status as one of the NFL's premier clutch performers.”
“Local attorney Erin Fitzgerald, of Fitzgerald Law (www. legalfitz.com), is personally volunteering her time and talent to lead the recall's legal team, who ensures that the campaign is in compliance with Oregon election and volunteer signature circulator laws.”
“The delegation of trial authority to Fitzgerald is unconstitutional, and is an irrevocable taint on the trial process.”
“F. Scott Fitzgerald is experiencing a revival in Hollywood -- can John Steinbeck be far behind?”
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“As Fitzgerald is enjoying a renaissance in Hollywood ( "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is based on one of his short stories, and as we reported earlier, "The Great Gatsby" will be remade by Baz Luhrmann), it's fitting that Zelda will get her time in the spotlight.”
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“Kevin Fitzgerald, one of Kane's attorneys, argued that Kane didn't present a danger to the community and would not try to flee.”
“Today Beck also suggested that F. Scott Fitzgerald is in the same league as Trotsky.”
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