Abercrombie


Sir (Leslie) Patrick, 1879–1957, English architect and town planner.
Contemporary Examples

Say what you want about Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F), the chain has done something special.
Muslims & Jews Unite vs. Abercrombie & Fitch Dean Obeidallah December 15, 2014

Abercrombie weaves the tale of Prince Yarvi in a tale part Captains Courageous, part Revenge of the Nerds, and part Prodigal Son.
A Fantasy Titan Invades the YA Kingdom William O’Connor July 17, 2014

After stripping down to his boxers for Abercrombie & Fitch and Calvin Klein jeans ad campaigns, Kutcher’s star abs were born.
Ashton Kutcher’s Top 10 Shirtless Moments The Daily Beast Video January 19, 2011

Basically everyone at this campus is out of an Abercrombie & Fitch catalog.
More Bogus College Stereotypes Kathleen Kingsbury July 25, 2009

Tell it to Hani Khan, who was fired from her job at Abercrombie & Fitch when she wouldn’€™t remove her headscarf.
Commentary Whitewashes Discrimination Raphael Magarik May 7, 2012

Historical Examples

Abercrombie, finding the attack fruitless, ordered a retreat after a contest of near four hours.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology Joel Munsell

A man and a soldier keeps the Abercrombie, a fellow who fought for his country.
Gilian The Dreamer Neil Munro

Abercrombie, perceiving this, has given a more plausible interpretation of the word hop.
Life of Sir William Wallace of Elderslie, Vol, II (of II) John D. Carrick

The same day at their meridian in the “Abercrombie” he broached the topic.
Gilian The Dreamer Neil Munro

Miss Abercrombie watched her in silence for a minute or two.
To Love Margaret Peterson

noun
Sir (Leslie) Patrick. 1879–1957, British town planner and architect, best known for The County of London Plan (1943) and The Greater London Plan (1944)

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