Beaverbrook

proper noun

Meaning

A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'brook of the beavers'.

Examples

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery houses an impressive collection of European and Canadian masterpieces.
Historians often analyze the political influence wielded by Lord Beaverbrook during the Second World War.

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Beaverbrook

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˈbiːvərbrʊk

Definition

A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'brook of the beavers'.

Examples

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery houses an impressive collection of European and Canadian masterpieces.
Historians often analyze the political influence wielded by Lord Beaverbrook during the Second World War.
The scholarship program was established in honor of the Beaverbrook family's legacy in the region.

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