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Brazilian fashion model
editorials for Vogue and wrote a memoir called Muito Prazer, Roberta Close (1997). 1984: Big Close - TV Series; talk-show host 1987: Uma Vez por Semana - stage
Roberta_Close
Name list
"shining", "light". Roberta Achtenberg (born 1950), American attorney Roberta Acioly (born 1978), Brazilian politician Roberta Alaimo (born 1979), Italian
Roberta
1978 romantic ballad by Donnie Hathaway and Roberta Flack
"The Closer I Get to You" is a romantic ballad performed by singer-songwriter Roberta Flack and soul musician Donny Hathaway. The song was written by James
The_Closer_I_Get_to_You
Brazilian actress
information, she only realized this was possible after seeing the model Roberta Close on television and Ariadna Arantes [pt] on Big Brother Brasil 11. She
Gabriela_Loran
American singer (1937–2025)
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that
Roberta_Flack
Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1943)
Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell (née Anderson; born 7 November 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. As one of the most
Joni_Mitchell
American video game designer (born 1953)
Roberta Lynn Williams (née Heuer; born February 16, 1953) is an American video game designer and writer. She has been named by several publications as
Roberta_Williams
Mexican-American actor and writer
Roberta Colindrez (born May 28, 1986) is a Mexican-American actor and writer. She is best known for originating the role of Joan in the musical Fun Home
Roberta_Colindrez
1980 studio album by Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway is the ninth studio album by American singer Roberta Flack. Released via Atlantic in March 1980, the album features
Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway
Roberta_Flack_Featuring_Donny_Hathaway
2021 single by Anitta
Dieckmann and Fernanda Montenegro; by singer Fernanda Abreu; models Roberta Close and Helô Pinheiro (who inspired the music of Moraes and Jobim); of the
Girl_from_Rio_(song)
Surname list
Nicholas Close, English priest Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels Ray Close, CIA analyst Roberta Close, Brazilian transsexual model Sarah Close, English
Close_(surname)
President of the European Parliament since 2022
Roberta Metsola (née Tedesco Triccas; born 18 January 1979) is a Maltese politician who has served as the president of the European Parliament since January
Roberta_Metsola
advocate for transgender and intersex rights. Roberta Cowell, British racing driver and pilot. Roberta Close, a Brazilian fashion model, actress and television
List_of_intersex_people
Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other notable figures who have resided in the neighborhood include Roberta Close, Manuel Bandeira, Euclides da Cunha, Austregésilo de Athayde, Alceu
Cosme_Velho
Beleboni (born 1989) Aleshia Brevard (1937-2017) Chen Lili (born 1980) Roberta Close (born 1964) Emma Ellingsen (born 2001) Erika Ervin (born 1979) Connie
List_of_transgender_people
Australian criminal
Williams Family, and was a close friend of Carl Williams. He was a close friend of Carl Williams and his wife Roberta. Although Roberta had previously rejected
Andrew_Veniamin
Instagram. Her trajectory has been compared to that of former model Roberta Close. Born in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, in the south of Minas Gerais, Bella
Bella_Longuinho
American singer-songwriter (1945–1979)
Know", along with "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of many collaborations with Roberta Flack. He has been inducted into the St. Louis
Donny_Hathaway
Brazilian journalist (born 1978)
transition. She claimed that her role models at the time were Rogéria and Roberta Close. Even with a degree, she ended up prostituting herself. Larrat began
Symmy_Larrat
1982 film by George Roy Hill
as baby T.S. Garp Mary Beth Hurt as Helen Holm Glenn Close as Jenny Fields John Lithgow as Roberta Muldoon Hume Cronyn as Mr. Fields Jessica Tandy as Mrs
The World According to Garp (film)
The_World_According_to_Garp_(film)
Television channel
Mauro Jardim Milton Waley Monique Evans Ramon Gonçalves Reinaldo Rocha Roberta Close Rodolfo Bottino Viviane Romanelli Official website (in Portuguese) -
Shoptime
1972 studio album by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway is a collaborative studio album between American singers Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, released by Atlantic Records
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
Roberta_Flack_&_Donny_Hathaway
Political party in the United Kingdom
and the US. Springer Nature. p. 17. ISBN 9783030538897. Combei, Claudia Roberta; Reggi, Valeria (2024). Appraisal, Sentiment and Emotion Analysis in Political
Reform_UK
British racing driver (1918–2011)
Roberta Elizabeth Marshall Cowell (8 April 1918 – 11 October 2011) was a British racing driver and Second World War fighter pilot. She was the first known
Roberta_Cowell
Cataloging of published recordings by Roberta Flack
discography documents albums and singles released by American recording artist Roberta Flack. As a solo artist, Flack hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100
Roberta_Flack_discography
American actress (1909–1979)
Vivian Vance (born Vivian Roberta Jones; July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) was an American actress best known for playing landlady Ethel Mertz on the sitcom
Vivian_Vance
Gender identity term used in some Latin American countries
travestis in the Brazilian cultural imaginary of the late 20th century was Roberta Close, who became a household name in the mid-1980s and was "widely acclaimed
Travesti_(gender_identity)
American singer and songwriter (born 1966)
Jackson as Dandridge?", Los Angeles Times, p. 2, ISSN 0458-3035 Penn, Roberta (September 5, 1997), "Janet Jackson digs deep and gets personal in latest
Janet_Jackson
2019 Brazilian film
Müller as Carlucho Stella Miranda as Dercy Gonçalves Renata Bastos as Roberta Close "Cinebiografia mostra como Hebe foi perseguida na TV e desafiou a ditadura"
Hebe:_A_Estrela_do_Brasil
American actor (born 1966)
Retrieved June 2, 2022. Sotgiu, Roberta. "Official Artist page on iTunes". Retrieved January 29, 2022. Sotgiu, Roberta. "Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved May
Billy_Burke_(actor)
English musician and songwriter (born 1942)
the band invited McCartney to join as a rhythm guitarist, and he formed a close working relationship with Lennon. Harrison joined in 1958 as lead guitarist
Paul_McCartney
Month of 1964
directed at achievement of a true space laboratory as an end goal." Born: Roberta Close, Brazilian transgender fashion model; in Rio de Janeiro Peter Laviolette
December_1964
American musician, songwriter and actor (1958–2016)
occurring on the same day, Prince's attorney stated that the site did not close due to the trademark dispute. Prince appeared at multiple award ceremonies
Prince_(musician)
Democrats Eleni Kounalakis (D) (withdrawn) Executive branch officials Roberta Achtenberg, former member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (2011–2016)
2026 California gubernatorial election
2026_California_gubernatorial_election
American actress (1927–2019)
Roberta Haynes (born Roberta Arline Schack; August 19, 1927 – April 4, 2019) was an American actress who was active from 1947 until 1989. She was born
Roberta_Haynes
2025 American film
young Joe Lorraine Bracco as Roberta, Joe's mother's best friend and a chef at Enoteca Maria Dee Roscioli as young Roberta Talia Shire as Teresa, a former
Nonnas
1925 novel by Theodore Dreiser
young smart set of Lycurgus; Sondra and he become close, and he courts her while neglecting Roberta. Roberta expects Clyde to marry her to avert the shame
An_American_Tragedy
American author
Roberta Degnore (born July 1946) is an American author, filmmaker, and psychologist. Degnore wrote novels under numerous pen names before pursuing graduate
Roberta_Degnore
Supranational political and economic union
institutional peer pressure may induce institutions to align their standards more closely over time. EU funding programmes 2014–2020 (€1,087 billion) Sustainable
European_Union
2026 film
who supports THEA, arranges for Manafort to be replaced by his deputy, Roberta Frost, so he can conduct black-ops outside of MI6. Mason is captured on
Shelter_(2026_film)
Cast of American animated comedy franchise
explanation of Junior's altered look in "A Rodent Like This". Roberta Coretta Tubbs (sometimes Roberta Benigni Tubbs; voiced by Nia Long in earlier episodes,
List_of_Family_Guy_characters
American politician
Review. Florida State University, College of Law. Fox, Roberta; Kutun, Barry (Spring 1978). "Closing the Custody Floodgate: Florida Adopts the Uniform Child
Roberta_Fox
Polish footballer (born 1988)
August 2025. Gajdek, Michał (17 July 2023). "Sport: Rekordowe wyzwanie Roberta Lewandowskiego". FCBarca (in Polish). Retrieved 23 January 2024. "Europe's
Robert_Lewandowski
American filmmaker (born 1959)
Roberta Grossman is an American filmmaker. Her documentaries range from social justice inquiries to historical subjects with a focus on Jewish history
Roberta_Grossman
2025 assassination in Orem, Utah, U.S.
silence to honor Kirk. The motion was rejected by Parliament president Roberta Metsola, although Swedish ECR Group MEP Charlie Weimers was permitted to
Assassination_of_Charlie_Kirk
1974 single by Roberta Flack
"Feel Like Makin' Love" 17-second sample of Roberta Flack's recording Problems playing this file? See media help. "Feel Like Makin' Love" is a song composed
Feel Like Makin' Love (Roberta Flack song)
Feel_Like_Makin'_Love_(Roberta_Flack_song)
English musician, songwriter and activist (1940–1980)
between his parents is inaccurate. Lennon had no further contact with Alf for close to 20 years. Throughout the rest of his childhood and adolescence, Lennon
John_Lennon
American singer (1958–2009)
5 million (equivalent to $142 million in 2025) was accepted because he could close the deal more quickly, having already completed due diligence. Jackson agreed
Michael_Jackson
Large main belt asteroid
335 Roberta is a large main belt asteroid. It was discovered on 1 September 1892, by German astronomer Anton Staus at Heidelberg Observatory. Roberta was
335_Roberta
American film director
an American filmmaker, producer and screenwriter. Along with his wife Roberta, Findlay created numerous low-budget Z movies in the 1960s and 1970s. They
Michael_Findlay_(filmmaker)
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
Amaral, Andressa R.; Pedrinelli, Vivian; Zafalon, Rafael V. A.; Rodrigues, Roberta B. A.; Brunetto, Marcio A. (14 January 2020). "Neutering in dogs and cats:
Cat
Global conflict (1939–1945)
Affairs. 45 (4): 187–191. doi:10.2307/1987464. JSTOR 1987464. Wohlstetter, Roberta (1962). Pearl Harbor: Warning and Decision. Palo Alto, California: Stanford
World_War_II
English rock band (1960–1970)
for interest: "Basically a realist, he instinctively kept his melodies close to the rhythms and cadences of speech, colouring his lyrics with bluesy
The_Beatles
American art expert and erotic author
Muriel Roberta Latow (September 27, 1931 – February 4, 2003) was an American art expert, gallery owner, interior designer, and erotic author. She has
Roberta_Latow
Restaurant in New York, United States
Roberta's is a New American pizzeria in Brooklyn, New York. Located in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, it is known for its wood oven cooked pizza
Roberta's
American singer and actress (born 1944)
death in a South African mountain climbing accident in 2004. Ross remains close with her three ex-stepchildren. Ross has seven grandchildren. Ross was raised
Diana_Ross
1861–1865 conflict in the United States
188–189. ISBN 0-06-018723-9. Long 1971, p. 685. Arnold, James R.; Wiener, Roberta (2016). Understanding U.S. Military Conflicts through Primary Sources [4
American_Civil_War
American actor and martial artist (1965–1993)
not want metaphysical characters besides his own in the film. Costumer Roberta Bile said that Lee modelled Draven after singer Chris Robinson. Lee convinced
Brandon_Lee
2026 award ceremony for music
"Lauryn Hill Leads Emotional Grammy In Memoriam Tribute to D'Angelo and Roberta Flack, Reunites With Fugees' Wyclef Jean". Variety. Retrieved February
68th_Annual_Grammy_Awards
American actor (1916–2003)
performers, resulting in Peck storming off-set when Wyler refused to re-shoot a close-up scene; Peck and Wyler's relationship remained strained for three years
Gregory_Peck
American Television Series (1961-1966)
Herbert and Harriet some suggestions. Hazel also helps them let their maid Roberta go. Hazel suggests that maybe Herbert get a job, despite his lone credential
List_of_Hazel_episodes
Consequence. Retrieved March 13, 2026. Sandiford, Kayla (April 16, 2026). "Las Robertas announce first album in three years, All We Need Is Now". The Line of Best
List_of_2026_albums
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
auction in late 1990 for $500, and the cover for his 1995 album Outside is a close-up of a self-portrait he painted that year. His first solo show, titled
David_Bowie
Panamanian actress (1952–2018)
Magnum, P.I., and may be best known as the female lead – homicide detective Roberta Hansen – in the McBride franchise of 10 television films. DuBois was born
Marta_DuBois
Australian actress (born 1979)
father were agnostic. Her family was described by The Daily Telegraph as "close-knit", and frequently kept her grounded as her career took off. Byrne attended
Rose_Byrne
1995 film directed by Wolfgang Petersen
girlfriend, Alice, at the airport. Their illness is investigated by Dr. Roberta Keough, a CDC scientist and Daniels's ex-wife. Scott, Alice, and Alvarez
Outbreak_(1995_film)
American painter (1940–2021)
artist Chuck Close to Park City". The Bridgeport News. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2013. Roberta Smith (August
Chuck_Close
French trans activist (born 1969)
housewife. She first encountered transgender women through profiles of Roberta Close and Eva Robin in People Magazine. At twelve years old, she began to
Giovanna_Rincon
Mass shooting in Rhode Island, US
Island, United States. During a high school ice hockey game, 56-year-old Roberta Dorgano opened fire on her family members and a family friend. The incident
2026_Pawtucket_shooting
American singer and actress (1963–2012)
included Karen Carpenter, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Roberta Flack. Houston attended Franklin Elementary School (now the Whitney E.
Whitney_Houston
Serbian tennis player (born 1987)
defeating Łukasz Kubot in the final. At the Madrid Open in May, he lost another close semifinal to Nadal in a record-setting match lasting 4 hours and 3 minutes
Novak_Djokovic
Country in West Asia
from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2025. Pennington, Roberta (5 February 2014). "UAE archaeologist discovers the Swiss Army knife from
United_Arab_Emirates
but she is also very close friends with Lupita and Roberta. Mía starts RBD with her boyfriend Miguel and their friends Roberta, Diego, Giovanni, and
List_of_Rebelde_characters
American serial killer (1946–1989)
carrying a load of books to his brown or tan Volkswagen Beetle. On May 6, Roberta Kathleen Parks, aged 20, left her dormitory at Oregon State University
Ted_Bundy
American actor (born 1964)
he was in a relationship with Italian actress, dancer and choreographer Roberta Mastromichele. Dillon is an aficionado and collector of Latin music, with
Matt_Dillon
1995 film by Lesli Linka Glatter
Johnny's father. The friends reaffirm their pact and vow to remain close. Roberta Martin (Christina Ricci/Rosie O'Donnell) is the proclaimed tomboy of
Now_and_Then_(film)
actor (d. 2006) November 20: Leonardo Medeiros, actor December 7: Roberta Close, transgender model January 20: Aníbal Machado (born 1894) February 9:
1964_in_Brazil
2001 American film by Richard Kelly
Monnitoff gives Donnie The Philosophy of Time Travel, a book written by Roberta Sparrow, a former science teacher at the school who is now a seemingly
Donnie_Darko
Largest species of rodents
more popular in Venezuela's rural interior than in the capital. Basile, Roberta Carvalho; Yoshinari, Natalino Hajime; Mantovani, Elenice; Bonoldi, Virgínia
Capybara
1933 musical by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach
Roberta is a musical from 1933 with music by Jerome Kern, and lyrics and book by Otto Harbach. The playful romantic comedy is based on the novel Gowns
Roberta_(musical)
American science fiction television series (2015–2022)
Executive Administration, later UN Secretary-General Frankie Adams as Roberta "Bobbie" W. Draper (seasons 2–6), an MMC (Martian Marine Corps) gunnery
The_Expanse_(TV_series)
Vanderlip. Jean Willes appears as Geraldine. Gloria Marshall appears as Roberta. Note: This episode's Vaudeville Afterpiece is titled "Relative Who Is
List of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show episodes
List_of_The_George_Burns_and_Gracie_Allen_Show_episodes
1812–1815 conflict in North America
Frederiksen, John C.; Pierpaoli, Paul G. Jr.; Tucker, Spener C.; Wiener, Roberta (2012). The Encyclopedia of the War of 1812: A Political, Social, and Military
War_of_1812
1972 film by Francis Ford Coppola
Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2014. "Roberta Flack Is Big Winner in Awarding Of 'Grammys'". Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The_Godfather
1941 Japanese attack on the US
ISBN 0-89275-011-1 {{citation}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) Wohlstetter, Roberta (1962), Pearl Harbor: Warning and Decision, Stanford University Press.
Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
from the original on March 15, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2012. Smith, Roberta (December 13, 2012). "Revisionist Art: Thirty Works by Bob Dylan". The
Bob_Dylan
Canadian actress and comedian (born 1995)
Slowikowska On 'What We Do In The Shadows' And The Toronto Comedy Scene". Close Up Culture. Retrieved 4 March 2024. Leiber, Sarah Jae. "Veronika Slowikowska
Veronika_Slowikowska
American Legal drama series (2011–2019)
during the season’s finale. Donna Roberta Paulsen, played by Sarah Rafferty, is Harvey Specter's legal secretary, close friend, and confidant. She has worked
List_of_Suits_characters
American media personality and decathlete (born 1949)
Gur eventually removed the photo, it nonetheless went viral. With Israel closing its skies to civilian aviation, Jenner was stranded. She eventually left
Caitlyn_Jenner
Country in North America
355. ISBN 978-0-6900-0008-5. Tucker, Spencer C; Arnold, James; Wiener, Roberta (September 30, 2011). The Encyclopedia of North American Indian Wars, 1607–1890:
Canada
American singer-songwriter (born 1946)
Book Donation backstory". Shutterbulky.com. February 5, 2022. Intrater, Roberta Grobel (2005). ABC Look at Me! A Lift-and-Learn Book. New York, N.Y.: Price
Dolly_Parton
British Novelist
Roberta Kray (born 1959) is an English author best known for her crime fiction and thriller novels, many of which are set within London's criminal underworld
Roberta_Kray
English actor and filmmaker (born 1958)
Churchill in Darkest Hour". The Independent. Retrieved 5 March 2018. Naas, Roberta (8 January 2018). "Gary Oldman Wins Golden Globe For Winston Churchill
Gary_Oldman
Swedish audio streaming service
2019, Spotify launched a custom playlist titled "Your Daily Drive" that closely replicates the drive time format of many traditional radio stations. It
Spotify
Weightlifting competition in Batumi, Georgia
This article contains close paraphrasing of a copyrighted source, https://sportaran.com/en/post/chempionat-evropy-po-tyazheloj-atletike-2026-v-batumi
2026 European Weightlifting Championships
2026_European_Weightlifting_Championships
American actress (1946–2025)
was given a Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented to her by her close friend and frequent collaborator Woody Allen. Steve Martin, Martin Short
Diane_Keaton
American tennis player (born 2004)
title at the 2025 French Open by defeating Sabalenka in three sets. After a close first set, Sabalenka avenged her French Open loss by knocking Gauff out
Coco_Gauff
American singer and actress (born 1942)
com. February 22, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2013. Kagan, Jeremy. Directors Close Up, Scarecrow Press (2006) p. 297 "Barbra Streisand, the 80-year-old star
Barbra_Streisand
1977 studio album by Roberta Flack
Blue Lights in the Basement is the sixth studio album by American singer Roberta Flack, released by Atlantic Records on December 13, 1977. A commercial
Blue_Lights_in_the_Basement
Shogakukan—and Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage. The OVA, titled Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail, consists of only five episodes. The series takes place during
List_of_Black_Lagoon_episodes
ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
Female
English
Feminine form of Old French Norbert, NORBERTA means "bright northman" or "famous northman."
Female
Italian
Italian and Spanish diminutive form of Latin Roberta, ROBERTINA means "bright fame."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Robert. This surname is very frequent in Wales and west central England. It is also occasionally borne by Jews, presumably as an Americanized form of a like-sounding Jewish surname.
Male
Italian
Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Robertus, ROBERTO means "bright fame."
Female
Italian
 Feminine form of Latin Robertus, ROBERTA means "bright fame." In use by the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish. Compare with another form of Roberta.
Female
French
Feminine form of Norman French Robert, ROBERTE means "bright fame."
Male
English
 English form of Anglo-Saxon Hreodbeorht, ROBERT means "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert.
Female
German
Feminine form of Low German Rupert, RUPERTA means "bright fame."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Swiss, Teutonic
Bright with Fame; Wide Fame; Spanish Form of Robert Shining Fame
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indian, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Netherlands, Polish, Scottish, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Bright with Fame; Famed; Bright; Shining; An All-time Favorite Boys Name Since the Middle Ages; A; 14th-century King Robert the Bruce; Robert Burns the Poet
Female
Italian
Italian diminutive form of Latin Rosa, ROSETTA means "little rose."
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of German Hrodebert, RHOBERT means "bright fame."Â
Male
French
 Norman French form of Latin Robertus, ROBERT means "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert.
Female
Italian
 Feminine form of Italian Alberto, ALBERTA means "bright nobility." Compare with another form of Alberta.
Female
English
 Feminine form of English Albert, ALBERTA means "bright nobility." Compare with another form of Alberta.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Roberts.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Roberts.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Robart.
Boy/Male
Australian, Czech, Danish, German, Swedish
Famous Brilliance from Robert; Bright Famous One
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : variant of Robert.
ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
Male
Dutch
, able council.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Beautiful
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Jehovah is God.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Servant of the Capable
Boy/Male
Tamil
Girl/Female
Arabic
Beautiful
Boy/Male
Tamil
Chaaruchithra | சாரà¯à®šà®¿à®¤à¯à®°
One of the kauravas
Female
Chinese
love song.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Construction; Arrangement; Creative Art; All Creation
Girl/Female
Latin American Italian Spanish
Lady.
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ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
n.
A follower of Robert Sandeman, a Scotch sectary of the eighteenth century. See Glassite.
n.
See Herb Robert, under Herb.
n.
An East Indian timber tree (Shorea robusta), much used for building purposes. It is of a light brown color, close-grained, heavy, and durable.
n.
A doctor of the Sorbonne, or theological college, in the University of Paris, founded by Robert de Sorbon, a. d. 1252. It was suppressed in the Revolution of 1789.
n.
A nickname for a policeman; -- so called from Sir Robert Peel.
n.
A small warbler (Pratincola rubetra) common in Europe; -- called also whinchacker, whincheck, whin-clocharet.
n.
The views or teachings of Robert Brown of the Brownists.
n.
A nickname for a policeman; -- from Sir Robert Peel, who remodeled the police force. See Peeler.
n.
A mineral of a brownish black color, essentially a tantalo-niobate of yttrium, erbium, and cerium; -- so called after Robert Ferguson.
n.
A member of a Scottish sect, founded in the 18th century by John Glass, a minister of the Established Church of Scotland, who taught that justifying faith is "no more than a simple assent to the divine testimone passively recived by the understanding." The English and American adherents of this faith are called Sandemanians, after Robert Sandeman, the son-in-law and disciple of Glass.
n.
A title annexed to a man's name, to identify him more precisely; as, John Doe, Esq.; Richard Roe, Gent.; Robert Dale, Mason; Thomas Way, of New York; a mark of distinction; a title.
n.
The chaffinch; -- called also roberd.
n.
A follower of Robert Brown, of England, in the 16th century, who taught that every church is complete and independent in itself when organized, and consists of members meeting in one place, having full power to elect and depose its officers.
n.
An oleoresin used in making varnishes; dammar gum; dammara resin. It is obtained from certain resin trees indigenous to the East Indies, esp. Shorea robusta and the dammar pine.
n.
A New Zealand forest tree (Metrosideros robusta), also, its hard dark red wood, used by the Maoris for paddles and war clubs.
n.
A follower of Robert Owen, who tried to reorganize society on a socialistic basis, and established an industrial community on the Clyde, Scotland, and, later, a similar one in Indiana.
n.
A monk of the prolific branch of the Benedictine Order, established in 1098 at Citeaux, in France, by Robert, abbot of Molesme. For two hundred years the Cistercians followed the rule of St. Benedict in all its rigor.
a.
Pertaining to Dr. Robert Brown, who first demonstrated (about 1827) the commonness of the motion described below.