Definition of 'harris'

Noun

1. United States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878)
      Synonyms: Townsend Harris
2. Irish writer noted for his sexually explicit but unreliable autobiography (1856-1931)
      Synonyms: Frank Harris James Thomas Harris
3. British marshal of the Royal Air Force; during World War II he directed mass bombing raids against German cities that resulted in heavy civilian casualties (1892-1984)
      Synonyms: Bomber Harris Sir Arthur Travers Harris
4. publisher of the first newspaper printed in America (1673-1713)
      Synonyms: Benjamin Harris

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