FITZGERALD


Meaning of FITZGERALD in English

I. Fitz ‧ ger ‧ ald, El ‧ la /fɪtsˈdʒerəld, ˈelə/ BrE AmE

(1918–96) a US ↑ jazz singer, called ‘The First Lady of Jazz’ because of her beautiful voice and her skill in ↑ scat singing. She was known for performing with bands led by Duke ↑ Ellington , Count ↑ Basie , and Oscar ↑ Peterson , and for singing songs by Cole ↑ porter and George ↑ Gershwin .

II. Fitzgerald, F. Scott BrE AmE

(1896–1940) a US writer known especially for his novels The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night . He lived in France for many years with his wife Zelda Fitzgerald and his early death was caused by drinking too much alcohol.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.