Schuman
Robert
[rob-ert;; French raw-ber] /ˈrɒb ərt;; French rɔˈbɛr/ (Show IPA), 1886–1963, French political leader: premier of France 1947–48.
William (Howard) 1910–92, U.S. composer and teacher.
Contemporary Examples
The Sartorialist Hits Miami Beach: Inside Scott Schuman’s Exhibition Ann Binlot December 8, 2013
Historical Examples
State of the Union Addresses of Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman
noun
(French) (ʃuman). Robert (rɔbɛr). 1886–1963, French statesman; prime minister (1947–48). He proposed (1950) pooling the coal and steel resources of W Europe
(ˈʃuːmən). William (Howard). 1910–91, US composer
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