Fraser

UK: /ˈfreɪzə/ US: (frā′zər)

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Fra•ser  (frā′zər), n. 

1. Biographical James Earle, 1876–1953, U.S. sculptor.
2. Biographical (John) Malcolm, born 1930, Australian political leader: prime minister 1975–83.
3. Biographical Peter, 1884–1950, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1940–49.
4. Biographical Simon, 1776–1862, Canadian explorer and fur trader, born in the U.S.
5. Place Names a river in SW Canada, flowing S through British Columbia to the Pacific. 695 mi. (1119 km) long.
6. Place Names a town in SE Michigan. 14,560.
7. a male given name.

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Fraser / ˈfreɪzə/ noun

1. a river in SW Canada, in S central British Columbia, flowing northwest, south, and west through spectacular canyons in the Coast Mountains to the Strait of Georgia. Length: 1370 km (850 miles)

Fraser / ˈfreɪzə/ noun

1. (John) Malcolm.1930–2015, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1975–83)
2. Peter. 1884–1950, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland; prime minister (1940–49)
3. Simon. (1776–1862), Canadian explorer: explored British Columbia and the river which was named after him