A clarke
[klahrk] /klɑrk/
noun
arthur c(harles) 1917–2008, english science-fiction writer.
kenneth spearman [speer-muh n] /ˈspɪər mən/ (show ipa), (“kenny”; “klook”) 1914–85, u.s. jazz drummer, a bebop pioneer.
clarke
/klɑːk/
noun
sir arthur c(harles). 1917–2008, british science-fiction writer, who helped to develop the first communications satellites. he scripted the film 2001, a sp-ce odyssey (1968)
austin. 1896–1974, irish poet and verse dramatist. his volumes include the vengeance of fionn (1917), night and morning (1938), and ancient lights (1955)
jeremiah. ?1673-1707, english composer and organist, best known for his trumpet voluntary, formerly attributed to purcell
kenneth harry. born 1940, british conservative politician: secretary of state for health (1988-1990); secretary of state for education (1990-1992); home secretary (1992-93); chancellor of the exchequer (1993-97); secretary of state for justice and lord chancellor (2010–2012)
marcus (andrew hislop). 1846–81, australian novelist born in england, noted for his novel for the term of his natural life, published in serial form (1870–72); other works include twixt shadow and shine (1875)
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