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(făr′əl), James Thomas 1904-1979. American writer known for his Studs Lonigan trilogy of novels (1932-1935) concerning the hardships that faced Irish-American Catholics in the early 1900s.
Farrell
, Suzanne Born 1945. American ballerina noted for her performances with the New York City Ballet.
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Farrell
(ˈfærəl)n
1. (Biography) Colin (James). born 1976, Irish film actor; he appeared in the TV series Ballykissangel before starring in the films Tigerland (2000), Minority Report (2002), Alexander (2004), and In Bruges (2008)
2. (Biography) J(ames) G(ordon) 1935–79, British novelist: author of Troubles (1970), The Siege of Krishnapur (1973), and The Singapore Grip (1978)
3. (Biography) James T(homas) 1904–79, US writer. His works include the trilogy Young (1932), The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan (1934), and Judgment Day (1935)
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Far•rell
(ˈfær əl)n.
James T(homas), 1904–79, U.S. novelist.
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| Noun | 1. | Farrell - United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979) |
| 2. | Farrell - United States operatic soprano noted for the clarity and power of her voice (1920-2002) |
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