MAXWELL DAVIES

Meaning of MAXWELL DAVIES in English

ˌMaxwell ˈDavies, Sir Peter BrE AmE

(1934–) a British ↑ composer of modern ↑ classical music. His works include Eight Songs for a Mad King and An Orkney Wedding with Sunrise .

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MAXWELL DAVIES — (1934– ) an English composer of modern classical music, known mostly for his chamber music and operas, which include The …
Oxford Guide to British and American Culture English vocabulary
MAXWELL — biographical name James, ~ian adjective
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
DAVIES — I. biographical name Arthur Bowen 1862-1928 American painter, II. biographical name (William) Robertson 1913-1995 Canadian author
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MAXWELL — [c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions) Davies Sir Peter Maxwell Evarts William Maxwell Maxwell's equations {{link=Maxwell James Clerk">Maxwell James Clerk …
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MAXWELL — ˈmakˌswel, -_swəl noun ( -s ) Etymology: after James Clerk Maxwell died 1879 Scottish physicist : the cgs electromagnetic unit …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
MAXWELL — /maks"wel/ or, for 2, 3, /-weuhl/ , n. 1. Elsa , 1883-1963, U.S. professional hostess and author. 2. James Clerk …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
MAXWELL — /maks"wel, -weuhl/ , n. Elect. the centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetic flux, equal to the magnetic flux through one square centimeter …
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DAVIES — /day"veez/ , n. 1. Arthur Bowen /boh"euhn/ , 1862-1928, U.S. painter. 2. Joseph Edward , 1876-1958, U.S. lawyer and diplomat. …
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MAXWELL — n. James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79), Scottish physicist, originator of Maxwell's equations for light magnetism and electricity; family name
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DAVIES — I. ˈdā-vēz biographical name Arthur Bowen 1862-1928 American painter II. biographical name (William) Robertson 1913-1995 Canadian author
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
MAXWELL — biographical name James Clerk ˈklärk 1831-1879 Scottish physicist • Max·wel·li·an maks-ˈwe-lē-ən adjective
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MAXWELL — noun Etymology: James Clerk Maxwell Date: 1900 : the centimeter-gram-second electromagnetic unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux per …
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MAXWELL — (abbrev.: Mx ) ■ noun Physics a unit of magnetic flux in the c.g.s. system, equal to that induced through …
Concise Oxford English vocab
MAXWELL — [max.well] n [James Clerk Maxwell] (1900): the centimeter-gram-second electromagnetic unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux per square centimeter …
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MAXWELL — Maxwell, m\~ BrE AmE ˈmæks wel -w ə l ▷ Maxwell|s z
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DAVIES — Davies BrE AmE ˈdeɪv ɪs § \ -əs, -iːz
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MAXWELL — I. Max ‧ well, James Clerk /ˈmækswel/ BrE AmE (1831–79) a British scientist who made important discoveries in ↑ electromagnetism …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
DAVIES — Da ‧ vies, Sir Peter Maxwell /ˈdeɪviz/ BrE AmE (1934–) an British ↑ composer (=writer of music) and ↑ conductor …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
MAXWELL — n. a unit of magnetic flux in the c.g.s. system, equal to that induced through one square centimetre by a …
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MAXWELL — n. a unit of magnetic flux in the c.g.s. system, equal to that induced through one square centimetre by a …
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
MAXWELL — n. a unit of magnetic flux in the c.g.s. system, equal to that induced through one square centimetre by a …
Oxford English vocab
MAXWELL — n. Anderson James Maxwell Davies Sir Peter Maxwell Evarts William Maxwell Maxwell's equations Maxwell James Clerk Maxwell Ian Robert Maxwell …
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MAXWELL — Classification: Village Located in: New Mexico (NM) Total Population (2000): 274 Total Housing Units (2000): 148 Land Area (square meters): …
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MAXWELL — Classification: Village Located in: Nebraska (NE) Total Population (2000): 315 Total Housing Units (2000): 131 Land Area (square meters): 873985 …
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MAXWELL — Classification: City Located in: Iowa (IA) Total Population (2000): 807 Total Housing Units (2000): 333 Land Area (square meters): 2969218 …
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MAXWELL — I . James Clerk Maxwell (1831–79) a Scottish scientist who made important contributions to many areas of physics, including gases, …
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DAVIES — advise
Anagrams English vocabulary
MAXWELL — сущ.; электр. максвелл (физическое) максвелл maxwell эл. максвелл
Большой Англо-Русский словарь
DAVIES — Davies
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DAVIES — Davies
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MAXWELL — Максвелл
Американский Англо-Русский словарь
MAXWELL — n физ. максвелл
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MAXWELL — максвелл, Мкс ( единица магнитного потока )
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MAXWELL — максвелл, Мкс (единица магнитного потока)
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MAXWELL — 1) максвелл 2) максвелловский 3) максвелловый 4) максуэл 5) мкс
Англо-Русский научно-технический словарь
MAXWELL — сущ.; электр.максвелл
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MAXWELL — (n) максвелл
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MAXWELL — n физ. максвелл
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MAXWELL — n физ. максвелл
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MAXWELL — сущ.; электр. максвелл (физическое) максвелл maxwell эл. максвелл
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь
DAVIES — Davies
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь
DAVIES — Davies
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DAVIES (OF LLANDINAM), DAVID DAVIES, 1ST BARON — born May 11, 1880, Llandinam, Montgomeryshire, Wales died June 16, 1944, Llandinam British promoter of the League of Nations, advocate …
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DAVIES, (WILLIAM) ROBERTSON — born Aug. 28, 1913, Thamesville, Ont., Can. died Dec. 2, 1995, Orangeville, Ont. Canadian novelist and playwright. Educated at the …
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FFRANGCON-DAVIES, DAME GWEN — born Jan. 25, 1891, London, Eng. died Jan. 27, 1992, Halstead, Essex English actress who became a legend on the …
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DAVIES, WILLIAM HENRY — born July 3, 1871, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales died Sept. 26, 1940, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, Eng. English poet whose lyrics have a …
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DAVIES, SIR JOHN — born April 1569, Tisbury, Wiltshire, Eng. died Dec. 8, 1626 English poet and lawyer whose Orchestra, or a Poem of …
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DAVIES, SAMUEL — born Nov. 3, 1723, New Castle county, Del. died Feb. 4, 1761, Princeton, N.J. Presbyterian preacher in colonial British America …
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DAVIES, ROBERTSON — born Aug. 28, 1913, Thamesville, Ont., Can. died Dec. 2, 1995, Orangeville, Ont. in full William Robertson Davies novelist and …
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DAVIES, PETER MAXWELL — born Sept. 8, 1934, Manchester, Eng. English composer, conductor, and teacher whose powerfully innovative music made him the most influential …
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DAVIES, MARION — born Jan. 3, 1897, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S. died Sept. 22, 1961, Los Angeles, Calif. original name Marion Cecilia Douras American …
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DAVIES, EMILY — Sarah Emily Davies born April 22, 1830, Southampton, Hampshire, Eng. died July 13, 1921, Hampstead, London English pioneer in the …
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DAVIES, ARTHUR B. — born Sept. 26, 1862, Utica, N.Y., U.S. died Oct. 24, 1928, Florence, Italy in full Arthur Bowen Davies American painter, …
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DAVIES, WILLIAM ROBERTSON — born Aug. 28, 1913, Thamesville, Ont., Can. died Dec. 2, 1995, Orangeville, Ont. Canadian novelist and playwright. Educated at the …
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DAVIES, ROBERTSON — born Aug. 28, 1913, Thamesville, Ont., Can. died Dec. 2, 1995, Orangeville, Ont. Canadian novelist and playwright. Educated at the …
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KINKS, THE — influential 1960s British Invasion group who infused their rhythm-and-blues beginnings with sharp social observation and the theatricality of the British …
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FINE — I. adjective COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a beautiful/fine/sunny morning ▪ Outside it was a beautiful morning. a fine balance (= …
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