du Maurier

Definitions of du Maurier
  1. noun
    English writer of melodramatic novels (1907-1989)
    synonyms: Dame Daphne du Maurier, Daphne du Maurier
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    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
  2. noun
    English writer and illustrator; grandfather of Daphne du Maurier (1834-1896)
    synonyms: George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier, George du Maurier
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    illustrator
    an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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