Bruce

Bruce
/broohs/, n.
1. Blanche Kelso, 1841-98, U.S. politician: first black to serve a full term as U.S. senator 1875-81.
2. Sir David, 1855-1931, Australian physician.
3. Lenny (Leonard Schneider), 1926-66, U.S. comedian.
4. Robert. See Robert I (def. 2).
5. Stanley Melbourne (1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne), 1883-1967, Australian statesman: prime minister 1923-29.
6. a male given name: from a Norman family name.

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(as used in expressions)
Bruce Blanche Kelso
Bruce Lenny
Cotton Sir Robert Bruce
Davidson Bruce
Elgin James Bruce 8th earl of
Lee Bruce
Robert Bruce Mathias
Sabin Albert Bruce
Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph
Sterling Bruce

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