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Definition: Hargreaves

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778).[Wordnet].

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Date "Hargreaves" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1852. (references)

Common Expressions: Hargreaves

Expressions Definition
Alison Hargreaves Alison Hargreaves (February 17, 1963 - c. August 18, 1995) was a British female mountain climber who was considered by some in the early 1990s to be one of the best in the world. Her accomplishments include being the first woman to scale Mount Everest the world's highest peak in 1995 alone without oxygen, again setting records for women climbers, and climbing the famously difficult Eigerwand in the Alps during her second term of pregnancy. Hargreaves also climbed Ama Dablam, the 5,563 meter (18,251 feet) mountain of Nepal. (references)
Brad Hargreaves Brad Hargreaves is the drummer from Third Eye Blind. He is known for his mostly shaven head with closely cropped hair. He never speaks a word at concerts. (references)
Bryn Hargreaves Former Wigan St Pats and Balshaws C of E pupil Bryn Hargreaves played prop forward in the Wigan academy setup from 2002. He made his first team debut from the subs bench against Salford in July 2004 and his full debut against London in August that year. Hargreaves was given a 2-year full-time contract with the Warriors in August 2004. Chairman Maurice Mindsay commented: Bryn Hargreaves and Paul Prescott have signed for a further two years, and as they are two of the best front row prospects in the country it gives us added satisfaction that they have all come through our Junior Development Scheme. Bryn capped the 2004 season by being awarded the Under-21s Billie-Joe Edwards and Craig Johnson Memorial Player of the Year trophy. (references)
Frederick James Hargreaves Frederick James Hargreaves (February 10, 1891-September 4, 1970) was a British astronomer and optician. (references)
George Hargreaves George Hargreaves is a prolific American landscape architect of many built works. (references)
Hargreaves (crater) Hargreaves is a lunar crater that lies in the eastern part of the Moon, to the east of the Mare Fecunditatis. It is located to the west of Maclaurin crater, and was previously designated 'Maclaurin S' before being given a name by the IAU. Just to the southeast is Morley crater, and to the westis Webb crater. (references)
Ian Hargreaves Ian Hargreaves is Professor of Journalism at the Centre for Journalism Studies at the University of Cardiff, Wales, UK, an occasional writer for various UK media, and a panellist on BBC Radio 4's Moral Maze. (references)
James Hargreaves English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778). Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Joseph Hargreaves Joseph Kenneth Hargreaves (known as Ken Hargreaves) was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Hyndburn in Lancashire between 1983 and 1992. He was a noted pro life activist. In the 2005 general election he supported the Conservative candidate James Mawdsley a human rights campaigner. (references)
Owen Hargreaves Owen Lee Hargreaves (born 20 January 1981 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a football (soccer) midfielder who plays for the English national team and Bayern Munich. (references)
Roger Hargreaves Charles Roger Hargreaves (1935 - September 12, 1988) was a British author and illustrator of children's books, notably the Mr Men and Little Miss series, intended for very young reading audiences. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Extended Definition: Hargreaves

Hargreaves

Hargreaves is a surname, and may refer to:

  • Adam Hargreaves, British author of children's books, son of Roger Hargreaves
  • Alison Hargreaves, British mountain climber
  • Andrew Raikes Hargreaves, British politician
  • Andy Hargreaves
  • Andy Hargreaves (musician)
  • Brad Hargreaves
  • Bryn Hargreaves
  • Cain C. Hargreaves from Godchild
  • Frances Hargreaves
  • Frederick James Hargreaves
  • George Hargreaves
  • Ian Hargreaves
  • Jack Hargreaves
  • James Hargreaves, (1720-78) English weaver and inventor
  • James Hargreaves (chemist), (1834-1915) English chemist and inventor
  • John Hargreaves
  • John Hargreaves (Australian actor)
  • John Hargreaves (politician)
  • Ken Hargreaves
  • Owen Hargreaves, English professional footballer
  • Pamela Hargreaves, fictional character
  • Roger Hargreaves, British author of children's books, father of Adam Hargreaves

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Hargreaves". Image Credit.
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Topics by Level of Interest: Hargreaves

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Hargreaves Lansdown 30     Adam Hargreaves 2
Owen Hargreaves 30     Alison Hargreaves 9
Jack Hargreaves 22     Andrew Hargreaves 3
Roger Hargreaves 17     Andy Hargreaves 7
James Hargreaves 16     Andy Hargreaves (musician) 2
John Hargreaves 15     Angus Hargreaves Robinson 3
George Hargreaves 15     Bill Hargreaves 5
Chris Hargreaves 15     Brad Hargreaves 7
Hargreaves 12     Bryn Hargreaves 9
Hargreaves (crater) 9     Chris Hargreaves 15
Bryn Hargreaves 9     David Hargreaves 4
Alison Hargreaves 9     Frances Hargreaves 4
John Hargreaves (Australian actor) 7     Frederick James Hargreaves 3
James Hargreaves (chemist) 7     George Hargreaves 15
Brad Hargreaves 7     Hargreaves 12
Andy Hargreaves 7     Hargreaves (crater) 9
Kristian Hargreaves 5     Hargreaves Lansdown 30
Kenneth Hargreaves 5     Herbert Hargreaves 3
Bill Hargreaves 5     Ian Hargreaves 4
Ian Hargreaves 4     Jack Hargreaves 22
Ken Hargreaves 4     James Hargreaves 16
Frances Hargreaves 4     James Hargreaves (chemist) 7
David Hargreaves 4     John Hargreaves 15
Ted Hargreaves 3     John Hargreaves (Australian actor) 7
Frederick James Hargreaves 3     John Hargreaves (businessman) 3
Herbert Hargreaves 3     John Hargreaves (politician) 3
John Hargreaves (politician) 3     Ken Hargreaves 4
Andrew Hargreaves 3     Kenneth Hargreaves 5
Angus Hargreaves Robinson 3     Kristian Hargreaves 5
John Hargreaves (businessman) 3     Owen Hargreaves 30
Adam Hargreaves 2     Roger Hargreaves 17
Andy Hargreaves (musician) 2     Ted Hargreaves 3

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).