Abbott: Meaning and Definition of

Ab•bott

Pronunciation: (ab'ut), [key]
— n.
  1. 1898–1991, U.S. photographer.
  2. 1876–1957, and her sister1878–1939, U.S. social reformers.
  3. 1871–1938, U.S. orthopedist.
  4. born 1887, U.S. playwright, director, and producer.
  5. 1803–79, and his son,1835–1922, U.S. clergymen and writers.
  6. 1821–93, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1891–92.
  7. 1868–1940, U.S. newspaper publisher.
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