Abraham. 1677–1717, British iron manufacturer: built the first coke-fired blast furnace (1709)
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dar•by
(där′bē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -bies. [Building Trades.]
Dar•by (där′bē),USA pronunciation n.
- Buildinga float having two handles, used by plasterers.
- perh. after a proper name or Derby, England 1565–75
Dar•by (där′bē),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa city in SE Pennsylvania. 11,513.
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