/pahr"keuhr/ , n.
1. Charles Christopher, Jr . ( "Bird" ), 1920-55, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
2. Dorothy (Rothschild) , 1893-1967, U.S. author.
3. Sir Gilbert , 1862-1932, Canadian novelist and politician in England.
4. Horatio William , 1863-1919, U.S. composer, organist, and teacher.
5. John , 1729-75, American Revolutionary patriot.
6. Matthew , 1504-75, English theologian.
7. Quanah . See Quanah (def. 1).
8. Theodore , 1810-60, U.S. preacher, theologian, and reformer.
9. a male given name.