byrd Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
   William Byrd.
   
2. noun explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)
   Admiral Byrd; Richard Evelyn Byrd; Richard E. Byrd.
   

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