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Brazilian fashion model
editorials for Vogue and wrote a memoir called Muito Prazer, Roberta Close (1997). 1984: Big Close - TV Series; talk-show host 1987: Uma Vez por Semana - stage
Roberta_Close
Name list
"shining", "light". Roberta Achtenberg (born 1950), American attorney Roberta Acioly (born 1978), Brazilian politician Roberta Alaimo (born 1979), Italian
Roberta
1978 romantic ballad by Donnie Hathaway and Roberta Flack
"The Closer I Get to You" is a romantic ballad performed by singer-songwriter Roberta Flack and soul musician Donny Hathaway. The song was written by James
The_Closer_I_Get_to_You
American singer (1937–2025)
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that
Roberta_Flack
Brazilian actress
information, she only realized this was possible after seeing the model Roberta Close on television and Ariadna Arantes [pt] on Big Brother Brasil 11. She
Gabriela_Loran
Surname list
Nicholas Close, English priest Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels Ray Close, CIA analyst Roberta Close, Brazilian transsexual model Sarah Close, English
Close_(surname)
Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1943)
Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell (née Anderson; born 7 November 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter. As one of the most
Joni_Mitchell
American video game designer (born 1953)
Roberta Lynn Williams (née Heuer; born February 16, 1953) is an American video game designer and writer. She has been named by several publications as
Roberta_Williams
Mexican-American actor and writer
Roberta Colindrez (born May 28, 1986) is a Mexican-American actor and writer. She is best known for originating the role of Joan in the musical Fun Home
Roberta_Colindrez
1980 studio album by Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway is the ninth studio album by American singer Roberta Flack. Released via Atlantic in March 1980, the album features
Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway
Roberta_Flack_Featuring_Donny_Hathaway
President of the European Parliament since 2022
Roberta Metsola (née Tedesco Triccas; born 18 January 1979) is a Maltese politician who has served as the president of the European Parliament since January
Roberta_Metsola
Beleboni (born 1989) Aleshia Brevard (1937-2017) Chen Lili (born 1980) Roberta Close (born 1964) Emma Ellingsen (born 2001) Erika Ervin (born 1979) Connie
List_of_transgender_people
advocate for transgender and intersex rights. Roberta Cowell, British racing driver and pilot. Roberta Close, a Brazilian fashion model, actress and television
List_of_intersex_people
American actress (1909–1979)
Vivian Vance (born Vivian Roberta Jones; July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) was an American actress best known for playing landlady Ethel Mertz on the sitcom
Vivian_Vance
2021 single by Anitta
Dieckmann and Fernanda Montenegro; by singer Fernanda Abreu; models Roberta Close and Helô Pinheiro (who inspired the music of Moraes and Jobim); of the
Girl_from_Rio_(song)
Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other notable figures who have resided in the neighborhood include Roberta Close, Manuel Bandeira, Euclides da Cunha, Austregésilo de Athayde, Alceu
Cosme_Velho
Instagram. Her trajectory has been compared to that of former model Roberta Close. Born in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, in the south of Minas Gerais, Bella
Bella_Longuinho
Cataloging of published recordings by Roberta Flack
discography documents albums and singles released by American recording artist Roberta Flack. As a solo artist, Flack hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100
Roberta_Flack_discography
British racing driver (1918–2011)
Roberta Elizabeth Marshall Cowell (8 April 1918 – 11 October 2011) was a British racing driver and Second World War fighter pilot. She was the first known
Roberta_Cowell
Australian criminal
Williams Family, and was a close friend of Carl Williams. He was a close friend of Carl Williams and his wife Roberta. Although Roberta had previously rejected
Andrew_Veniamin
Television channel
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Shoptime
American Legal drama series (2011–2019)
during the season’s finale. Donna Roberta Paulsen, played by Sarah Rafferty, is Harvey Specter's legal secretary, close friend, and confidant. She has worked
List_of_Suits_characters
English musician and songwriter (born 1942)
the band invited McCartney to join as a rhythm guitarist, and he formed a close working relationship with Lennon. Harrison joined in 1958 as lead guitarist
Paul_McCartney
Gender identity term used in some Latin American countries
travestis in the Brazilian cultural imaginary of the late 20th century was Roberta Close, who became a household name in the mid-1980s and was "widely acclaimed
Travesti_(gender_identity)
1995 film directed by Wolfgang Petersen
girlfriend, Alice, at the airport. Their illness is investigated by Dr. Roberta Keough, a CDC scientist and Daniels's ex-wife. Scott, Alice, and Alvarez
Outbreak_(1995_film)
1982 film by George Roy Hill
as baby T.S. Garp Mary Beth Hurt as Helen Holm Glenn Close as Jenny Fields John Lithgow as Roberta Muldoon Hume Cronyn as Mr. Fields Jessica Tandy as Mrs
The World According to Garp (film)
The_World_According_to_Garp_(film)
American politician
Review. Florida State University, College of Law. Fox, Roberta; Kutun, Barry (Spring 1978). "Closing the Custody Floodgate: Florida Adopts the Uniform Child
Roberta_Fox
American singer-songwriter (1945–1979)
Know", along with "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of many collaborations with Roberta Flack. He has been inducted into the St. Louis
Donny_Hathaway
1972 studio album by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway is a collaborative studio album between American singers Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, released by Atlantic Records
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
Roberta_Flack_&_Donny_Hathaway
American filmmaker (born 1959)
Roberta Grossman is an American filmmaker. Her documentaries range from social justice inquiries to historical subjects with a focus on Jewish history
Roberta_Grossman
American actor (born 1966)
Retrieved June 2, 2022. Sotgiu, Roberta. "Official Artist page on iTunes". Retrieved January 29, 2022. Sotgiu, Roberta. "Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved May
Billy_Burke_(actor)
2019 Brazilian film
Müller as Carlucho Stella Miranda as Dercy Gonçalves Renata Bastos as Roberta Close "Cinebiografia mostra como Hebe foi perseguida na TV e desafiou a ditadura"
Hebe:_A_Estrela_do_Brasil
1925 novel by Theodore Dreiser
young smart set of Lycurgus; Sondra and he become close, and he courts her while neglecting Roberta. Roberta expects Clyde to marry her to avert the shame
An_American_Tragedy
Brazilian journalist (born 1978)
transition. She claimed that her role models at the time were Rogéria and Roberta Close. Even with a degree, she ended up prostituting herself. Larrat began
Symmy_Larrat
American author
Roberta Degnore (born July 1946) is an American author, filmmaker, and psychologist. Degnore wrote novels under numerous pen names before pursuing graduate
Roberta_Degnore
Restaurant in New York, United States
Roberta's is a New American pizzeria in Brooklyn, New York. Located in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, it is known for its wood oven cooked pizza
Roberta's
American Television Series (1961-1966)
Herbert and Harriet some suggestions. Hazel also helps them let their maid Roberta go. Hazel suggests that maybe Herbert get a job, despite his lone credential
List_of_Hazel_episodes
American film director
an American filmmaker, producer and screenwriter. Along with his wife Roberta, Findlay created numerous low-budget Z movies in the 1960s and 1970s. They
Michael_Findlay_(filmmaker)
Political party in the United Kingdom
and the US. Springer Nature. p. 17. ISBN 9783030538897. Combei, Claudia Roberta; Reggi, Valeria (2024). Appraisal, Sentiment and Emotion Analysis in Political
Reform_UK
1995 film by Lesli Linka Glatter
Johnny's father. The friends reaffirm their pact and vow to remain close. Roberta Martin (Christina Ricci/Rosie O'Donnell) is the proclaimed tomboy of
Now_and_Then_(film)
American painter (1940–2021)
artist Chuck Close to Park City". The Bridgeport News. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2013. Roberta Smith (August
Chuck_Close
2001 American film by Richard Kelly
Monnitoff gives Donnie The Philosophy of Time Travel, a book written by Roberta Sparrow, a former science teacher at the school who is now a seemingly
Donnie_Darko
Mass shooting in Rhode Island, US
Island, United States. During a high school ice hockey game, 56-year-old Roberta Dorgano opened fire on her family members and a family friend. The incident
2026_Pawtucket_shooting
2026 film
who supports THEA, arranges for Manafort to be replaced by his deputy, Roberta Frost, so he can conduct black-ops outside of MI6. Mason is captured on
Shelter_(2026_film)
Month of 1964
directed at achievement of a true space laboratory as an end goal." Born: Roberta Close, Brazilian transgender fashion model; in Rio de Janeiro Peter Laviolette
December_1964
Polish footballer (born 1988)
August 2025. Gajdek, Michał (17 July 2023). "Sport: Rekordowe wyzwanie Roberta Lewandowskiego". FCBarca (in Polish). Retrieved 23 January 2024. "Europe's
Robert_Lewandowski
2026 award ceremony for music
"Lauryn Hill Leads Emotional Grammy In Memoriam Tribute to D'Angelo and Roberta Flack, Reunites With Fugees' Wyclef Jean". Variety. Retrieved February
68th_Annual_Grammy_Awards
Global conflict (1939–1945)
Affairs. 45 (4): 187–191. doi:10.2307/1987464. JSTOR 1987464. Wohlstetter, Roberta (1962). Pearl Harbor: Warning and Decision. Palo Alto, California: Stanford
World_War_II
1980 Italian film
several hardships, Biba reaches Sardinia and the journey brings Piero and Roberta closer together, but, in Porto Cervo, Piero meets Alessia, his nurse and lover
I'm_Getting_a_Yacht
Panamanian actress (1952–2018)
Magnum, P.I., and may be best known as the female lead – homicide detective Roberta Hansen – in the McBride franchise of 10 television films. DuBois was born
Marta_DuBois
American musician, songwriter and actor (1958–2016)
occurring on the same day, Prince's attorney stated that the site did not close due to the trademark dispute. Prince appeared at multiple award ceremonies
Prince_(musician)
Australian murderer and drug trafficker
a heroin overdose in 1997. He was married to convicted drug trafficker Roberta Mercieca (born 23 March 1969), with whom he had one daughter, Dhakota Williams
Carl_Williams_(criminal)
Country in West Asia
from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2025. Pennington, Roberta (5 February 2014). "UAE archaeologist discovers the Swiss Army knife from
United_Arab_Emirates
2025 American film
young Joe Lorraine Bracco as Roberta, Joe's mother's best friend and a chef at Enoteca Maria Dee Roscioli as young Roberta Talia Shire as Teresa, a former
Nonnas
American actress (1927–2019)
Roberta Haynes (born Roberta Arline Schack; August 19, 1927 – April 4, 2019) was an American actress who was active from 1947 until 1989. She was born
Roberta_Haynes
Pharaoh of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC
Powerful Women from the Ancient World. Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-1-350-05010-5. Roberta Casagrande-Kim, ed. (2014). When the Greeks Ruled Egypt: From Alexander
Cleopatra
Swedish audio streaming service
2019, Spotify launched a custom playlist titled "Your Daily Drive" that closely replicates the drive time format of many traditional radio stations. It
Spotify
1992 American film
out on fraternity activities as himself but wants to keep the Roberta identity to be close to Diana. Bobby asks Diana for help studying, but she believes
Little_Sister_(1992_film)
American serial killer (1946–1989)
carrying a load of books to his brown or tan Volkswagen Beetle. On May 6, Roberta Kathleen Parks, aged 20, left her dormitory at Oregon State University
Ted_Bundy
Supranational political and economic union
institutional peer pressure may induce institutions to align their standards more closely over time. EU funding programmes 2014–2020 (€1,087 billion) Sustainable
European_Union
Vanderlip. Jean Willes appears as Geraldine. Gloria Marshall appears as Roberta. Note: This episode's Vaudeville Afterpiece is titled "Relative Who Is
List of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show episodes
List_of_The_George_Burns_and_Gracie_Allen_Show_episodes
American singer (1958–2009)
5 million (equivalent to $142 million in 2025) was accepted because he could close the deal more quickly, having already completed due diligence. Jackson agreed
Michael_Jackson
Weightlifting competition in Batumi, Georgia
This article contains close paraphrasing of a copyrighted source, https://sportaran.com/en/post/chempionat-evropy-po-tyazheloj-atletike-2026-v-batumi
2026 European Weightlifting Championships
2026_European_Weightlifting_Championships
American art expert and erotic author
Muriel Roberta Latow (September 27, 1931 – February 4, 2003) was an American art expert, gallery owner, interior designer, and erotic author. She has
Roberta_Latow
but she is also very close friends with Lupita and Roberta. Mía starts RBD with her boyfriend Miguel and their friends Roberta, Diego, Giovanni, and
List_of_Rebelde_characters
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
auction in late 1990 for $500, and the cover for his 1995 album Outside is a close-up of a self-portrait he painted that year. His first solo show, titled
David_Bowie
Prime Minister of Italy since 2022
leaders such as Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel, Paolo Gentiloni, Roberta Metsola, and other politicians in Brussels. On 7 November 2023, Meloni
Giorgia_Meloni
American singer and actress (born 1944)
death in a South African mountain climbing accident in 2004. Ross remains close with her three ex-stepchildren. Ross has seven grandchildren. Ross was raised
Diana_Ross
Italian singer and actress (1943–2021)
Raffaella Maria Roberta Pelloni (18 June 1943 – 5 July 2021), known professionally as Raffaella Carrà (Italian: [raffaˈɛlla karˈra]) and sometimes mononymously
Raffaella_Carrà
American science fiction television series (2015–2022)
Executive Administration, later UN Secretary-General Frankie Adams as Roberta "Bobbie" W. Draper (seasons 2–6), an MMC (Martian Marine Corps) gunnery
The_Expanse_(TV_series)
British politician (born 1970)
Sean (19 June 2026). "The road from Wigan Pier – in the end it wasn't close". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 19 June 2026. Retrieved 19 June 2026
Andy_Burnham
Serbian tennis player (born 1987)
defeating Łukasz Kubot in the final. At the Madrid Open in May, he lost another close semifinal to Nadal in a record-setting match lasting 4 hours and 3 minutes
Novak_Djokovic
1926 alleged kidnapping of evangelist
married, had run off together.[citation needed] McPherson's children, Roberta Star Semple and Rolf McPherson, were scrutinized for appropriate signs
Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson
Disappearance_of_Aimee_Semple_McPherson
1861–1865 conflict in the United States
188–189. ISBN 0-06-018723-9. Long 1971, p. 685. Arnold, James R.; Wiener, Roberta (2016). Understanding U.S. Military Conflicts through Primary Sources [4
American_Civil_War
American tennis player (born 2004)
title at the 2025 French Open by defeating Sabalenka in three sets. After a close first set, Sabalenka avenged her French Open loss by knocking Gauff out
Coco_Gauff
American singer and songwriter (born 1966)
Jackson as Dandridge?", Los Angeles Times, p. 2, ISSN 0458-3035 Penn, Roberta (September 5, 1997), "Janet Jackson digs deep and gets personal in latest
Janet_Jackson
Canadian actress and comedian (born 1995)
Slowikowska On 'What We Do In The Shadows' And The Toronto Comedy Scene". Close Up Culture. Retrieved 4 March 2024. Leiber, Sarah Jae. "Veronika Slowikowska
Veronika_Slowikowska
2025 assassination in Orem, Utah, U.S.
silence to honor Kirk. The motion was rejected by Parliament president Roberta Metsola, although Swedish ECR Group MEP Charlie Weimers was permitted to
Assassination_of_Charlie_Kirk
Canadian and American actress (1954–2026)
Herself 3 episodes 1999 Late Last Night Shrink Television film Oh Baby Roberta Hunter Episode: "Discrimination" 2000 Mad TV Woman on Blind Date Episode:
Catherine_O'Hara
1974 single by Roberta Flack
"Feel Like Makin' Love" 17-second sample of Roberta Flack's recording Problems playing this file? See media help. "Feel Like Makin' Love" is a song composed
Feel Like Makin' Love (Roberta Flack song)
Feel_Like_Makin'_Love_(Roberta_Flack_song)
actor (d. 2006) November 20: Leonardo Medeiros, actor December 7: Roberta Close, transgender model January 20: Aníbal Machado (born 1894) February 9:
1964_in_Brazil
French trans activist (born 1969)
housewife. She first encountered transgender women through profiles of Roberta Close and Eva Robin in People Magazine. At twelve years old, she began to
Giovanna_Rincon
Brazilian actress and producer (born 1983)
Braga at the British Film Institute[better source needed] Interview with Alice Braga, star of 'Lower City' by Peter Fraser, Close-Up Film (archived 2007)
Alice_Braga
1941 Japanese attack on the US
ISBN 0-89275-011-1 {{citation}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) Wohlstetter, Roberta (1962), Pearl Harbor: Warning and Decision, Stanford University Press.
Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor
American tennis player (born 1943)
frequently played King but never felt close to her, said about King's personality, One of the reasons I've never gotten close to Billie Jean is that I've never
Billie_Jean_King
American actress (born 1949)
that makes [her performance] one of her most moving". Streep portrayed Roberta Guaspari in the music drama Music of the Heart (1999). Streep received
Meryl_Streep
American singer and actress (1963–2012)
included Karen Carpenter, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Roberta Flack. Houston attended Franklin Elementary School (now the Whitney E.
Whitney_Houston
American investor and philanthropist (born 1930)
Berkshire began to acquire stock in the Washington Post Company. Buffett became close friends with Katharine Graham, who controlled the company and its flagship
Warren_Buffett
1933 musical by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach
Roberta is a musical from 1933 with music by Jerome Kern, and lyrics and book by Otto Harbach. The playful romantic comedy is based on the novel Gowns
Roberta_(musical)
American actress (1946–2025)
was given a Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented to her by her close friend and frequent collaborator Woody Allen. Steve Martin, Martin Short
Diane_Keaton
First suicide on live television
officials who had appeared on her show. Three songs by her favorite singer, Roberta Flack, were played. Presbyterian minister Thomas Beason delivered the eulogy
Suicide_of_Christine_Chubbuck
Roman emperor from 27 BC to AD 14
Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783111193595. ISBN 978-3-11-119151-5. Panzanelli, Roberta (2008). The Color of Life: Polychromy in Sculpture from Antiquity to the
Augustus
Fictional character from The Blacklist
them, though they later reach a mutual understanding. In the episode "Dr. Roberta Sand, Ph.D.," Agnes recounts a statement from Liz indicating that she had
Raymond_Reddington
Scottish writer (born 1969)
House 2009 – Blind Eye 2010 – Dark Blood 2011 – Shatter the Bones 2013 – Close to the Bone 2015 – 22 Dead Little Bodies 2015 – The Missing and the Dead
Stuart_MacBride
English musician (1943–2001)
the search for God cannot wait, and love one another." Eric Idle, who was close to Harrison, was present at his deathbed and said that Harrison was not
George_Harrison
English footballer (born 1991)
Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze MBE (born 28 October 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Women's Super League club Chelsea
Lucy_Bronze
Cast of American animated comedy franchise
explanation of Junior's altered look in "A Rodent Like This". Roberta Coretta Tubbs (sometimes Roberta Benigni Tubbs; voiced by Nia Long in earlier episodes,
List_of_Family_Guy_characters
American singer-songwriter (born 1946)
Book Donation backstory". Shutterbulky.com. February 5, 2022. Intrater, Roberta Grobel (2005). ABC Look at Me! A Lift-and-Learn Book. New York, N.Y.: Price
Dolly_Parton
Largest species of rodents
more popular in Venezuela's rural interior than in the capital. Basile, Roberta Carvalho; Yoshinari, Natalino Hajime; Mantovani, Elenice; Bonoldi, Virgínia
Capybara
Post-apocalyptic horror series on Syfy
small group of survivors being led through the apocalypse by Lieutenant Roberta Warren and Simon "Citizen Z" Cruller, an NSA hacker with nearly unlimited
Z_Nation
ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
Female
Italian
 Feminine form of Latin Robertus, ROBERTA means "bright fame." In use by the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish. Compare with another form of Roberta.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Robart.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Roberts.
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of German Hrodebert, RHOBERT means "bright fame."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Roberts.
Female
German
Feminine form of Low German Rupert, RUPERTA means "bright fame."
Female
Italian
Italian and Spanish diminutive form of Latin Roberta, ROBERTINA means "bright fame."
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : variant of Robert.
Female
English
 Feminine form of English Albert, ALBERTA means "bright nobility." Compare with another form of Alberta.
Female
French
Feminine form of Norman French Robert, ROBERTE means "bright fame."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Robert. This surname is very frequent in Wales and west central England. It is also occasionally borne by Jews, presumably as an Americanized form of a like-sounding Jewish surname.
Male
English
 English form of Anglo-Saxon Hreodbeorht, ROBERT means "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert.
Female
Italian
Italian diminutive form of Latin Rosa, ROSETTA means "little rose."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Swiss, Teutonic
Bright with Fame; Wide Fame; Spanish Form of Robert Shining Fame
Male
Italian
Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Robertus, ROBERTO means "bright fame."
Male
French
 Norman French form of Latin Robertus, ROBERT means "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert.
Female
Italian
 Feminine form of Italian Alberto, ALBERTA means "bright nobility." Compare with another form of Alberta.
Female
English
Feminine form of Old French Norbert, NORBERTA means "bright northman" or "famous northman."
Boy/Male
Australian, Czech, Danish, German, Swedish
Famous Brilliance from Robert; Bright Famous One
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indian, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Netherlands, Polish, Scottish, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Bright with Fame; Famed; Bright; Shining; An All-time Favorite Boys Name Since the Middle Ages; A; 14th-century King Robert the Bruce; Robert Burns the Poet
ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
Boy/Male
Hindu
An ornament, Bracelet
Male
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of Greek Ioseph, SEÃ’SAIDH means "(God) shall add (another son)."Â
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, Greek
Wise
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil, Telugu
Always Happy; Joyful; Unending
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Rajasthani, Sindhi
Son of Goddess
Boy/Male
Hindu
Vishwamitras loved one
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Who Eats Grain
Biblical
sorrowful, hated
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Lord Shiv
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Arrogance; Haughtiness; Vanity
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ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
ROBERTA CLOSE
n.
An oleoresin used in making varnishes; dammar gum; dammara resin. It is obtained from certain resin trees indigenous to the East Indies, esp. Shorea robusta and the dammar pine.
n.
A follower of Robert Brown, of England, in the 16th century, who taught that every church is complete and independent in itself when organized, and consists of members meeting in one place, having full power to elect and depose its officers.
n.
The views or teachings of Robert Brown of the Brownists.
n.
See Herb Robert, under Herb.
n.
A member of a Scottish sect, founded in the 18th century by John Glass, a minister of the Established Church of Scotland, who taught that justifying faith is "no more than a simple assent to the divine testimone passively recived by the understanding." The English and American adherents of this faith are called Sandemanians, after Robert Sandeman, the son-in-law and disciple of Glass.
n.
An East Indian timber tree (Shorea robusta), much used for building purposes. It is of a light brown color, close-grained, heavy, and durable.
n.
A doctor of the Sorbonne, or theological college, in the University of Paris, founded by Robert de Sorbon, a. d. 1252. It was suppressed in the Revolution of 1789.
n.
A small warbler (Pratincola rubetra) common in Europe; -- called also whinchacker, whincheck, whin-clocharet.
a.
Pertaining to Dr. Robert Brown, who first demonstrated (about 1827) the commonness of the motion described below.
n.
A mineral of a brownish black color, essentially a tantalo-niobate of yttrium, erbium, and cerium; -- so called after Robert Ferguson.
n.
A nickname for a policeman; -- so called from Sir Robert Peel.
n.
The chaffinch; -- called also roberd.
n.
A title annexed to a man's name, to identify him more precisely; as, John Doe, Esq.; Richard Roe, Gent.; Robert Dale, Mason; Thomas Way, of New York; a mark of distinction; a title.
n.
A nickname for a policeman; -- from Sir Robert Peel, who remodeled the police force. See Peeler.
n.
A follower of Robert Sandeman, a Scotch sectary of the eighteenth century. See Glassite.
n.
A New Zealand forest tree (Metrosideros robusta), also, its hard dark red wood, used by the Maoris for paddles and war clubs.
n.
A monk of the prolific branch of the Benedictine Order, established in 1098 at Citeaux, in France, by Robert, abbot of Molesme. For two hundred years the Cistercians followed the rule of St. Benedict in all its rigor.
n.
A follower of Robert Owen, who tried to reorganize society on a socialistic basis, and established an industrial community on the Clyde, Scotland, and, later, a similar one in Indiana.