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William Purvis may refer to: Will Purvis (1872–1938), exonerated American suspect William Purvis (Blind Willie) (1752–1832), British blind singer-songwriter
William_Purvis
African-American inventor
system. William B. Purvis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, into a wealthy and influential family, one of the eight children of Joseph Purvis, a gentleman
William_B._Purvis
American abolitionist
intervention. Neither of Purvis's elder sons survived the American Civil War. Both William P. Purvis (1832–1857) and Robert Purvis (1834–1862) were buried
Robert_Purvis
Name list
Purvis is a surname and occasionally a masculine given name which may refer to: Al Purvis (1929–2009), Canadian ice hockey player Arthur Blaikie Purvis
Purvis
Canadian activist, ex-wife of Pierre Trudeau
Navy officer and merchant, William Purvis, from Dalgety Bay, Scotland, and a first cousin of American abolitionist Robert Purvis; she was a noted fine soprano
Margaret_Trudeau
British army officer (1857–1888)
removal of Purvis' superior. These actions and other factors led to the demise of the Gibson regime and the Bayonet Constitution of 1887. Purvis died in
Edward_William_Purvis
Plant collector and investor (1858–1950)
nineteenth century. William Herbert Purvis (also known as Herbert Purvis) was born in Sussex, England. He and his father John Purvis (1820–1909) came to
William_Herbert_Purvis
American FBI agent (1903–1960)
Hermann Göring, and the Nuremberg Trials. Purvis was born in Timmonsville, South Carolina, to Melvin Horace Purvis Sr. (1869–1938), a tobacco farmer and businessman
Melvin_Purvis
Flowering plant in the heather family
practice recorded in "Buy Broom Buzzems" a song probably written by William Purvis (Blind Willie) (1752–1832) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Heather
Calluna
Musical instrument of the guitar family
fingers. Legend attributes it to the nickname of Englishman Edward William Purvis, one of King Kalākaua's officers, because of his small size, fidgety
Ukulele
African American physician
movements. Purvis was born in Philadelphia on April 14, 1842. Purvis's parents were abolitionists Robert Purvis and Harriet Forten Purvis, both free people
Charles_Burleigh_Purvis
American white supremacist (1872–1938)
their farmhand, was shot and killed along a road leading to the Purvis home. Purvis would be sentenced to death by hanging despite his claims of innocence
Will_Purvis
City in Pennsylvania, US
rock band Poison Jim Pugh (born 1950), jazz trombonist and composer. William Purvis (born 1948), French horn player, conductor and Musical Instruments Director
Butler,_Pennsylvania
British concert hall song writer and performer
(1773–1816). William Purvis was the son of John Purvis, a waterman, and Margaret Purvis (who died in All Saints Poorhouse aged over 100). William was born
William_Purvis_(Blind_Willie)
Cleaning tool for floor
during the Early Modern English period. The song Buy Broom Buzzems (by William Purvis 1752–1832) still refers to the "broom besom" as one type of besom (i
Broom
Topics referred to by the same term
Military Railroads William P. Wright (1846–1933), American Civil War officer Sir William Purvis Wright (1846–1910), Royal Marines officer William M. Wright (1863–1943)
William_Wright
Royal Marines officer
General Sir William Purvis Wright, KCB (16 July 1846 – 30 April 1910) was a Royal Marines officer who served as Deputy Adjutant-General Royal Marines.
William Wright (Royal Marines officer)
William_Wright_(Royal_Marines_officer)
Horn concerto by W. A. Mozart
concerti, three rondos for horn and orchestra completed by musicologists. William Purvis has recorded No. 3 along with No. 2, K. 417, with the Orpheus Chamber
Horn_Concerto_No._3
in the Hague Abel Pereira Beate Pokorny Valery Polekh Giovanni Punto William Purvis Eugene Rittich Neill Sanders, Melos Ensemble, London Orchestras Will
List_of_horn_players
Polish-American pianist, music professor (1949)
1-7: Omar Ebrahim, Peter Serkin, Andras Adorjan, Deborah Marshall, William Purvis, David Taylor, Stefan Huge, and Peter Lieberson) Schubert: Trout Quintet;
Emanuel_Ax
Musical artist
William Purvis (born 1948) is an American French horn player and conductor. Purvis is a native of Western Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
William Purvis (French horn player)
William_Purvis_(French_horn_player)
English illustrator (1868–1948)
mother later remarried an officer in the Royal Marines at Chatham, Sir William Purvis Wright, K.C.B., who eventually rose to the rank of General Hassall was
John_Hassall_(illustrator)
1998 studio album by Herbie Hancock
bass Ellen Payne – violin Todd Phillips – violin Nardo Poy – viola William Purvis – principal horn Richard Rood – violin Eriko Sato – principal violin
Gershwin's_World
1-7: Omar Ebrahim, Peter Serkin, András Adorján, Deborah Marshall, William Purvis, David Taylor, Stefan Huge, and Peter Lieberson) Appalachia Waltz Schubert:
Yo-Yo_Ma_discography
clarinetist Charles Neidich, bassoonist Marc Goldberg, and French horn player William Purvis, The New York Woodwind Quintet was founded in 1947 and made its New
New_York_Woodwind_Quintet
2009 film by Michael Mann
by FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), Dillinger's relationship with Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard), as well as Purvis' pursuit of Dillinger's
Public_Enemies_(2009_film)
Song
Broom Buzzems" (or "Buy Broom Besums") is a song attributed by many to William Purvis, probably better known as "Blind Willie" (1752–1832), a Tyneside songwriter
Broom_Buzzems
British keyboard player (1872–1948)
Patti. Violet's maternal grandfather, Royal Navy officer and merchant William Purvis (1796–1854) from Dalgety Bay, Scotland, married Cornelia Louisa Intveld
Violet_Gordon-Woodhouse
Book by Thomas Allan
[Edward] Corvan, [William] Mitford, [Robert] Gilchrist, [Rowland] Harrison, [J. P.] Robson, [Robert] Emery, [Geordie] Ridley, [William] Oliver, [Jack] Shield
Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings
Allan's_Illustrated_Edition_of_Tyneside_Songs_and_Readings
British series of spy-action comedy films parodying James Bond
the title character, based on the screenplay written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and William Davies. The series includes three instalments: Johnny English
Johnny_English_(film_series)
American basketball player (born 1957)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Purvis is the younger brother of Gene Short, who played one season in the league with the New York Knicks. Purvis attended Blair Center
Purvis_Short
1995 video game
learns that local sheriff William Purvis was recently murdered, and that a local resident who immigrated from Malmö, Sweden has Purvis' six-shot revolver concealed
Dust: A Tale of the Wired West
Dust:_A_Tale_of_the_Wired_West
City in Mississippi, United States
Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Purvis had a population of 1,909. The Town of Purvis was incorporated on February 25, 1888 and was founded
Purvis,_Mississippi
Inquire Into the Enumeration of Half-Breeds in the North-West Territories William Purvis Rochfort Street 1886-1887 Royal Commission into Claims for Compensation
List of Canadian royal commissions
List_of_Canadian_royal_commissions
editor of the Hawaiian Gazette, and possibly co-authored by Edward William Purvis, a former member of the king's military staff. Shipments of the ballads
Tong_Kee
(Carol Wincenc, flute; Stephen Taylor, oboe; Charles Neidich, clarinet; William Purvis, horn; Donald MacCourt, bassoon); Robert Craft, conductor. (Quintet
Wind_Quintet_(Schoenberg)
Senior high school in the United States
at Urbana–Champaign. Formerly played with Steely Dan's touring band. William Purvis, French horn player, conductor and Musical Instruments Director at Yale
Butler Area Senior High School
Butler_Area_Senior_High_School
Euphy's Coronation Purvis, William – or Blind Willie 1752 – 1832 One of the Eccentrics in the painting - See separate entry for William Purvis (Blind Willie)
The_Newcastle_Eccentrics
stage names of/characters played by George "Geordie" Ridley Purvis, William – see William Purvis (Blind Willie) Ridley, George The Bobby Cure and Johnny Luik
Geordie_songwriter_aliases
American pianist of South Korean birth
with violinist Ani Kavafian and her current husband French hornist William Purvis. Lee was previously married to cellist Ronald Thomas with whom she has
Mihae_Lee
RNLI Lifeboat station in Tyne and Wear, England
Marshall, James Matson, John Phillips, Ralph Phillips, William Purvis, Ralph Shotton, William Smith, George Tindall, George Tinmouth, James Wright, John
Tynemouth_Lifeboat_Station
editor of the Hawaiian Gazette, and possibly coauthored by Edward William Purvis, a former member of the king's military staff. Shipments of the ballads
Junius_Kaʻae
Topics referred to by the same term
(born 1870), Irish professional footballer William Laidlaw Purves (1842–1917), Scottish surgeon William Purvis (disambiguation) This disambiguation page
William_Purves
African-American Catholic journalist
Network. Purvis for years co-hosted the Morning Glory show on EWTN Radio, which ended in December 2020 when the show was abruptly canceled. Purvis was not
Gloria_Purvis
Topics referred to by the same term
British Army brigadier general William M. Wright (1863–1943), United States Army general in World War I William Purvis Wright (1846–1910), Royal Marines
General_Wright
American abolitionist (1810–1875)
September 13, 1831, to a Mixed race American, Robert Purvis from South Carolina. Like her father, Purvis was a wealthy man with Moroccan and English lineage
Harriet_Forten_Purvis
American composer (1934–2025)
Wernick, Bridge Records 9303 Quintet for French Horn and String Quartet, William Purvis, Juilliard String Quartet Da'ase for Guitar, David Starobin String Quartet
Richard_Wernick
English footballer
William Youngson Rule Purvis (14 December 1938 – 30 July 2012) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. "Willie Purvis". Barry
Willie_Purvis
English author, antiquarian
quotes Stokoe from "The North-Country Garland of Song” giving details of William Purvis (Blind Willie). He gives details oh Blind Willie’s father, baptism,
John_Stokoe
Politics in the US state of South Carolina
Wickliff Melton Francis Lewis Cardozo (R) Solomon L. Hoge (R) Henry William Purvis 1873 25R, 8D 101R, 23D John J. Patterson (R) 5R Grant/ Wilson (R) Y
Political party strength in South Carolina
Political_party_strength_in_South_Carolina
American bank robber (1904–1934)
automobile, then changed direction toward a wooded ridge. Purvis yelled "Halt!" but Floyd ran. Purvis called out "Fire!" and Floyd was mortally wounded by
Pretty_Boy_Floyd
American slave trader and banker (1808–1880)
Allen Purvis and Margaret Franklin were married on December 27, 1806, and their son James F. Purvis was born about 1808 in Tennessee. Purvis' mother
James_F._Purvis
American activist, businessman and abolitionist (1766–1842)
activist. William studied at the abolitionist Oneida Institute. Sisters Harriet and Sarah Louisa married the prominent abolitionist brothers Robert Purvis and
James_Forten
1975 American TV series or program
American television film about Melvin Purvis. It is the second spin-off of the 1973 film Dillinger, following Melvin Purvis: G-Man in 1974, also directed by
The_Kansas_City_Massacre
American racing driver (born 1959)
starting 29th, Purvis completed many laps and finished in the 24th position. He only finished two races that season. Once again, Purvis would race six
Jeff_Purvis
and Dr William Brummell, who was featured in several songs, in one William Purvis (Blind Willie) would sing of him and he is mentioned in William Oliver’s
John_Atlantic_Stephenson
American racing driver (born 1997)
William McComas Byron Jr. (born November 29, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series
William_Byron_(racing_driver)
of Billy Purvis' company, and "T.A.", presumably the publisher. Another source is a detailed obituary of his widow. One of twins, Purvis was born in
Billy Purvis (Scottish showman)
Billy_Purvis_(Scottish_showman)
British diplomat and Soviet agent (1911–1963)
43–46. Purvis & Hulbert 2016, p. 96. Purvis & Hulbert 2016, pp. 74–76. Purvis & Hulbert 2016, pp. 89–91. Lownie 2016, p. 96. Lownie 2016, p. 97. Purvis & Hulbert
Guy_Burgess
Hawaiian politician and journalist
September 7, 1886. Retrieved October 30, 2018. Atkinson & Purvis 1886. Atkinson & Purvis 1887. Kuykendall 1967, p. 346. "Kazakhstan Connection". Images
Alatau_T._Atkinson
Scottish chief (died 1588)
part in the Battle of Langside and for the slaughter of James Balvany, William Purvis and Alexander Hume. As a reward for his faithful services to the Crown
Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis
Robert_Mor_Munro,_15th_Baron_of_Foulis
American painter
2023. "Purvis Young". whitney.org. "Purvis Young: Redux". Tampa Museum of Art. June 18, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022. Arnett, Paul, & William S. Arnett
Purvis_Young
Book by Joseph Crawhall II
pit laddie (The)" in this book Broom Buzzems – (or Buy Broom Busoms) William Purvis (Blind Willie) actually entitled "Buy Broom Buzzems" in this book Canny
A_Beuk_o'_Newcassell_Sangs
For more on Admiral John Child Purvis see: O'Byrne, William R. (1849). "Purvis, John Brett#cite note-John Child Purvis-1" . A Naval Biographical Dictionary
John Purvis (Royal Navy officer)
John_Purvis_(Royal_Navy_officer)
Topics referred to by the same term
McTell (1898–1959), a Piedmont and ragtime blues singer and guitarist William Purvis (1752–1832), a Tyneside concert hall songwriter and performer Blind
Blind_Willie
Hawaiian businessman and politician (1835–1890)
the King's Chamberlain and served as his private secretary. Edward William Purvis served as his vice-chamberlain. In this capacity, Judd traveled with
Charles_Hastings_Judd
2017 British drama series
November 2014, it was announced that the BBC had commissioned writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to adapt Len Deighton's novel SS-GB. In August 2015, it
SS-GB_(TV_series)
British government recognitions
Berkshire and to the Thames Valley Police Authority. Miss Maureen Lilian Purvis, Grade 6, Department of Health. Malcolm Andrew Rae, Nurse Adviser, Mental
1996_Birthday_Honours
1974 biographical television film
Melvin Purvis: G-Man is a 1974 American TV movie about Melvin Purvis. It is a spin-off of Dillinger (directed by John Milius, co-author of the teleplay
Melvin_Purvis:_G-Man
Norman Waters 1968-69 John William Purvis Wilkinson 1969-70 Mary Elizabeth Miller 1970-71 William Ord Stephenson 1971-72 William Sinclair Martin 1972-73
List_of_mayors_of_Sunderland
British colony in North America (1636–1776)
1-31 Purvis, Thomas L. (1999). Balkin, Richard (ed.). Colonial America to 1763. New York: Facts on File. pp. 128–129. ISBN 978-0816025275. Purvis, Thomas
Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Colony_of_Rhode_Island_and_Providence_Plantations
American mobster, motivational speaker, and media personality (born 1951)
Archived from the original on March 20, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2021. Purvis, Jerry (February 16, 2019). "Former mobster to speak at Midwest Theater"
Michael_Franzese
the Kaleidoscope c1820. The song "The Pitman's Skellyscope" written by William Mitford appears in a great many chapbooks, possibly due to its novelty
List_of_Geordie_songwriters
Newcastle election song 1812 Jemmy Joneson’s Whurry Geordie dialect words William Purvis (Blind Willie) "Welcome to nginx!". isee.gateshead.gov.uk. Retrieved
Thomas_Thompson_(songwriter)
English botanist and lichenologist
and Lichen Flora of Great Britain and Ireland (1992) edited by Ole William Purvis. His retirement from the Natural History Museum in 1990, along with
Peter_Wilfred_James
2018 spy action comedy film by David Kerr
is a 2018 spy action comedy film directed by David Kerr and written by William Davies. It is the third installment in the Johnny English film series.
Johnny_English_Strikes_Again
British industrialist (1890–1941)
World War. Purvis was born in London to a Scottish father and was educated at the Tottenham Grammar School. During the First World War, Purvis was responsible
Arthur_Blaikie_Purvis
Song performed by William Oliver
John's Poor-house on 31 July 1831 Blind Willy (or Blind Willie) was William Purvis Motley groop is just another word for a Motley crew Aud Sir Mat, an'
Newcassel_Props
Royal Air Force Aid Committee William Frederick Purvis — Information Officer, Food Production Department Captain William Thomas Pyke — Assistant Secretary
1918_Birthday_Honours_(MBE)
American racing driver (1985–2026)
Lagasse Corey LaJoie Randy LaJoie Jimmy Means Benny Parsons Kyle Petty Jeff Purvis Boston Reid Mike Rockenfeller Greg Sacks Boris Said Dennis Setzer Hut Stricklin
Kyle_Busch
Book by John Collingwood Bruce
was appointed, consisting of Robert White, John Clerevaulx Fenwick, and William Kell (1797–1862); with Bruce, a member of the society, acting in an ex-officio
Northumbrian_Minstrelsy
United States historic place
James Ferguson Burns (1853–1917), mine owner, philanthropist Edward William Purvis (1857–1888), British officer and Hawaiian official Francis Henry Maynard
Evergreen Cemetery (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Evergreen_Cemetery_(Colorado_Springs,_Colorado)
American actor (1915–1968)
William Whitney Talman Jr. (February 4, 1915 – August 30, 1968) was an American television and movie actor, best known for playing Los Angeles District
William_Talman_(actor)
British royal recognitions
Lieutenant Commander Frederick Stanley Owens. Lieutenant Commander James William Purvis. Lieutenant) Commander John Patrick Tilley. Lieutenant Commander (S
1986_New_Year_Honours
American abolitionist, suffragist
Sarah married Joseph Purvis with whom she had eight children, including William B. Purvis. Joseph Purvis was the brother of Robert Purvis, who was the husband
Sarah_Louisa_Forten_Purvis
American actor
portrayed coach Bill Yoast in Remember the Titans (2000), and FBI agent Melvin Purvis in the 1991 made-for-television film Dillinger, before a supporting actor
Will_Patton
British folk rock duo
South Shields, England, consisting of Bill Elliott (William Elliott) and Bobby Purvis (Robert J Purvis), who formed in the early 1970s. They were connected
Splinter_(band)
19th-century English songwriter and poet
accomplished wood-engraver providing the plates used for the pictures of William Purvis (Blind Willie), Captain Benjamin Starky, Joseph Philip Robson, and Geordy
John Taylor (Geordie songwriter)
John_Taylor_(Geordie_songwriter)
American abolitionist, writer, businessman
William Still (October 7, 1821 – July 14, 1902) was an African-American abolitionist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a conductor of the Underground
William_Still
American composer (born 1946)
cello; Patricia Tao, piano; Gilbert Kalish, piano; Lois Martin, viola; William Purvis, French horn; Lisa Moore, piano; Thad Wheeler, percussion Dance Converging
Sheila_Silver
1986 film by William D. Wittliff
a 1986 American independent Western drama film written and directed by William D. Wittliff. The film stars Willie Nelson and Morgan Fairchild. It is based
Red_Headed_Stranger_(film)
1961 Broadway play by Mary Chase
Midgie Purvis accessed 04/27/2025 Playbill Vault Midgie Purvis accessed 04/27/2025 Washington D.C. National Theatre Playbill Midgie Purvis accessed
Midgie_Purvis
American bank robber (1908–1934)
was subsequently given the tip early on April 22.[citation needed] Melvin Purvis and a number of agents arrived by plane from Chicago, and with the gang's
Baby_Face_Nelson
British politician (1839–1913)
Publishing (2007) ISBN 978-0-7524-4266-2 Sir Robert Purvis, Sir William Arrol a Memoir, London, 1913 Sir William Arrol: History and legacy of the pioneering Scottish
William_Arrol
British governor of New York and New Jersey
273 Taylor, p. 330 Leonard, pp. 175–176 Purvis, pp. 154–155 Purvis, p. 155 Fleming, p. 29 Fleming, p. 30 Purvis, pp. 156–157 Lustig, p. 34 Lustig, p. 37
William Burnet (colonial administrator)
William_Burnet_(colonial_administrator)
American actor (1927–1976)
Montserrat (1949), Misalliance (1953), Double in Hearts (1956), Midgie Purvis (1961), A Minor Adjustment (1967) and The Love Suicide at Schofield Barracks
William_Redfield_(actor)
Song composed by Thomas Thompson
voyge to Shiels, Iv Jemmy Joneson's whurry. </poem? Blind Willie was William Purvis the singer and performer Davy Jones's cubbart is nationally better known
Jemmy_Joneson's_Whurry
Local newspaper in Fredericksburg, Virginia
years since it had stopped. The first title sponsor of the race in 1997 was Purvis Ford, a local Ford dealership. In the first year of the new race, there
The_Free_Lance–Star
1950 film by Richard Fleischer
seeing Purvis. The robbery at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles begins as planned but goes wrong when a passing police patrol car intervenes. Purvis kills one
Armored_Car_Robbery
Song performed by William "Willie" Armstrong
Burns and Jem Wallace were local boxing champions Blind Willie, is William Purvis. A famous Newcastle oil painting Hell's Kitchen by Henry Perlee Parker
The_Newcassel_Worthies
WILLIAM PURVIS
WILLIAM PURVIS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Gilliam, which is itself a variant of William.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lilian, LILLIAN means "lily."
Female
English
English variant spelling of Roman Latin Jillian, GILLIAN means "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic form of German Wilhelm, UILLIAM means "will-helmet."
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American French Teutonic English German
Henry VI, 2' Sir John Stanley. 'Henry VI, Part III' Sir William Stanley. 'As You Like It' A...
Male
German
 Variant spelling of German Kilian, KILLIAN means "little warrior." Compare with another form of Killian.
Boy/Male
German American English
Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William...
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Swiss
Will Helmet; Resolute Protector; Will; Son of William
Female
English
Short form of English Lillian, LILLIA means "lily."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Gilliam.
Boy/Male
Irish
cille means “â€associated with the church.â€â€ One St. Cillian left Ireland in about 650 AD with eleven companions and carried out his missionary work in the Rhine region of Germany where he became Bishop of Wurzburg after converting the local lord, Duke Gosbert of Wurzburg, to Christianity. Later Duke Gosbert married Geilana, his brother’s widow and Cillian declared the marriage invalid. While Gosbert was away on a military expedition, Geilana had Cillian beheaded when she found that Gosbert was going to leave her because their marriage was forbidden by the Church. The city of Wurzburg still celebrates a festival of mystery plays each year, known as Killianfest.
Boy/Male
German Teutonic Dutch
Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William...
Male
English
 Variant spelling of English Killeen, KILLIAN means "little warrior." Compare with another form of Killian.
Male
English
 Pet form of English William, WILLIE means "will-helmet." Compare with another form of Willie.
Female
Scottish
Variant spelling of Scottish Lilias, LILLIAS means "lily."
Boy/Male
German
Form of William; Resolute Protector
Male
English
English form of Norman French Willelm, WILLIAM means "will-helmet."
Male
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of German Wilhelm, UILLEAM means "will-helmet."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G.
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Uilleam, WILLIE means "will-helmet." Compare with another form of Willie.
WILLIAM PURVIS
WILLIAM PURVIS
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the All-peaceable
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Radiant; Cheerful
Boy/Male
Indian
A narrator of Hadith
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a short, fat man, from Middle English, Old French tronchon ‘piece broken off’ (Late Latin truncio, genitive truncionis, from truncus ‘lopped’, ‘cut short’). It is just possible that the nickname also denoted someone who carried a staff or cudgel as a symbol of office, but this sense of the word is not attested in English before the 16th century.French : from Old French tronson ‘block of wood’, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a woodcutter.
Surname or Lastname
English (northeastern)
English (northeastern) : variant spelling of Tindall.
Male
Russian
(Самуил) Bulgarian and Russian form of Greek Samouel, SAMUIL means "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
A King
Female
Hindi/Indian
(दीपाली) Hindi name DIPALI means "row of lamps."
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
A Steward
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
A Lamp; A Light
WILLIAM PURVIS
WILLIAM PURVIS
WILLIAM PURVIS
WILLIAM PURVIS
WILLIAM PURVIS
a.
Capable of being appeased or pacified; ready or willing to be pacified; willing to forgive or condone.
n.
Alt. of Willywaw
v. t.
Spontaneous; self-moved.
n.
A dam or mound to obstruct a water course, and raise the water to a height sufficient to turn a mill wheel.
n.
Any book printed by William Caxton, the first English printer.
adv.
Willing; disposed.
a.
Willing to receive counsel or follow advice.
n.
A girl; esp., a wanton; a gill.
a.
Of or relating to Sir William Herschel; as, the Herschelian telescope.
a.
Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.
v. t.
Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready.
n.
Willing acceptance.
a.
Not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant; as, an unwilling servant.
a.
Content; easy in mind; satisfied; quiet; willing.
n.
The power of willing or determining; will.
a.
Willing to yield or submit; responsive; tractable.
n.
One who works at a willying machine.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Will
a.
Willing; ready to agree or consent.
v. t.
Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired.