- William Penn Adair Rogers
- nounUnited States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)• Syn: ↑Rogers, ↑Will Rogers
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Rogers,William Penn Adair — Rogers, William Penn Adair. Known as “Will.” 1879 1935. American humorist noted for his wry homespun commentary on American society and politics. * * * … Universalium
Rogers — [rä′jərz] 1. Bruce 1870 1957; U.S. typographer & book designer 2. Robert 1731 95; Am. frontier soldier 3. Will (born William Penn Adair Rogers) 1879 1935; U.S. humorist & actor … English World dictionary
Rogers, Will — ▪ American humorist in full William Penn Adair Rogers born Nov. 4, 1879, Cherokee Territory, U.S. (near present day Claremore, Okla.) died Aug. 15, 1935, near Point Barrow, Alaska American entertainer, famous for his pithy and homespun humour … Universalium
Rogers — noun 1. United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879 1935) • Syn: ↑Will Rogers, ↑William Penn Adair Rogers • Instance Hypernyms: ↑humorist, ↑humourist 2. United States dancer and film… … Useful english dictionary
Rogers, Will — (William Penn Adair) (1879 1935) A Cherokee born in the Indian Territory of Oklahoma, Will Rogers began his career as a cowboy in Texas in 1898. In 1902, he traveled to Argentina as a cowhand and then onto South Africa. It was in South Africa… … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
Rogers — /roj euhrz/, n. 1. Bernard, 1893 1968, U.S. composer. 2. Bruce, 1870 1957, U.S. book designer and printer. 3. Carl (Ransom), 1902 87, U.S. psychologist. 4. Ginger (Virginia Katherine McMath), born 1911, U.S. actress and dancer … Universalium
Penn — /pen/, n. 1. Sir William, 1621 70, English admiral. 2. his son, William, 1644 1718, English Quaker: founder of Pennsylvania 1682. * * * (as used in expressions) Penn Irving Penn William Rogers William Penn Adair Warren Robert Penn * * * … Universalium
William — /wil yeuhm/, n. 1. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter W. 2. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning will and helmet. * * * (as used in expressions) Huddie William Ledbetter Aberhart William George William… … Universalium
Rogers — I. biographical name Bruce 1870 1957 American printer & book designer II. biographical name Carl Ranson 1902 1987 American psychologist III. biographical name Henry Huttleston 1840 1909 American financier IV. biographical name Robert 1731 1795… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Will Rogers — Nombre real William Penn Adair Rogers Nacimiento 4 de noviembre de 1879 … Wikipedia Español
