GIBBONS


Meaning of GIBBONS in English

I . Grinling Gibbons

(1648–1721)

an English sculptor. He is well known for his realistic decorative wood carvings, some of which can be seen in St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

II . Orlando Gibbons

(1583–1625)

an English composer and musician. He was the greatest player of keyboard instruments of his time, and wrote many pieces of music for the Church of England which are still used today.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.