Definition of Norris

1. Noun. United States writer (1870-1902).

Exact synonyms: Benjamin Franklin Norris Jr., Frank Norris
Generic synonyms: Author, Writer

Definition of Norris

1. Proper noun. (surname from=Old French) ¹

2. Proper noun. (surnames male given name) transferred from the surname. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Norris

1. Richard, English physiologist, 1831-1916. See: Norris' corpuscles. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Norris

Norman Thomas
Norman architecture
Norman window
Norman windows
Normandie
Normandy
Normanism
Normanisms
Normans
Normodyne
Norn
Norn Iron
Norns
Norrie
Norris (current term)
Norris' corpuscles
Norrish
Norrisian
Norrland
Norrlandic
Norroway
Norroy
Norroys
Norse
Norse Tradition
Norse deity
Norse mythology
Norseman

Literary usage of Norris

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1895)
"On settling again in England Norris was granted by his mother some small ... Norris resided at Englefield in a house which must be distinguished from the ..."

2. Supreme Court Reporter by Robert Desty, United States Supreme Court, West Publishing Company (1912)
"A subpoena was issued and served on March 10, 1911, upon James N. Norris, Son & Company by delivering a copy to WJ Adams, as manager and chief agent, ..."

3. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1904)
"ty, construing the will ot Henry De Butt Norris, late of that county, deceased. The will Is as follows: "I, Henry De Butt Norris, of the County of Fauquier ..."

4. The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography by Virginia Historical Society (1893)
"Joseph Norris and Winnie Webb were married ye 3oth of August in ye year 1745. ... Joseph Norris and Sarah Phillips were married ye 19th of October, ..."

5. Pennsylvania Archives by Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Instruction, Pennsylvania State Library (1853)
"Assured friend, ISAAC Norris. Mr. Isaac Norris to the Govr, 17 January, 1755. ... TO ISAAC Norris, 1755. His Majesty having commanded me To furnish the ..."

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