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percy

/ˈpɜːr.si/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈpɜːr.si/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to an English given name, notably associated with individuals such as a 20th-century American writer known for exploring human alienation, and a 14th-century English soldier who died in a rebellion against Henry IV.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к английскому личному имени, известному, в частности, по таким личностям, как американский писатель XX века, исследовавший тему человеческого отчуждения, и английский солдат XIV века, погибший во время восстания против Генриха IV.
  1. American writer C1 formal american

    A United States writer whose novels explored human alienation, living from 1916 to 1990.

    • Percy's works often delve into themes of existential crisis.
    • Many critics consider Percy a major figure in 20th-century American literature.
    • His novel 'The Moviegoer' won the National Book Award.

    🇷🇺Перси

  2. English soldier C1 formal british

    An English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV, living from 1364 to 1403.

    • Percy was a key figure in the Percy Rebellion.
    • He was killed at the Battle of Shrewsbury.
    • Shakespeare's play 'Henry IV' features a character based on him.

    🇷🇺Английский солдат

    Synonyms: hotspur

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