Edward fitzgerald
[fits-jer-uh ld] /fɪtsˈdʒɛr əld/
noun
1.
Edward, 1809–83, English poet: translator of drama and poetry, especially of Omar Khayyám.
2.
George Francis, 1851–1901, Irish physicist.
/fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld/
noun
1.
Edward. 1809–83, English poet, noted particularly for his free translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (1859)
2.
Ella. 1918–96, US jazz singer, noted esp for her vocal range and scat singing
3.
F(rancis) Scott (Key). 1896–1940, US novelist and short-story writer, noted particularly for his portrayal of the 1920s in The Great Gatsby (1925) and Tender is the Night (1934)
4.
Garret. 1926–2011, Irish politician; leader of Fine Gael Party (1977–87); prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1981–82; and 1982–87)
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