Beckett

proper noun

Meaning

A surname of English origin, most famously associated with the 20th-century Irish playwright Samuel Beckett.

Examples

The university library recently acquired a rare collection of letters written by Beckett.
Students in the drama department spent the entire semester performing works by Beckett.

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Beckett

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛkɪt/

Definition

A surname of English origin, most famously associated with the 20th-century Irish playwright Samuel Beckett.

Examples

The university library recently acquired a rare collection of letters written by Beckett.
Students in the drama department spent the entire semester performing works by Beckett.

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