Synonyms:
Adrian, Edgar_Douglas_Adrian, Baron_Adrian
Meaning: English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Synonyms:
Hadrian, Publius_Aelius_Hadrianus, Adrian
Meaning: Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
Usage examples
"It's too late, Adrian," he read.
Adrian Borlsover awoke with a start.
"Never you mind," wrote the hand of Adrian.
That was the only time I saw Adrian Borlsover.
Adrian mustn't find us working at this sort of thing.
Adrian Borlsover was exceedingly clever with his hands.
Adrian was an authority on the fertilization of orchids.
Adrian Borlsover, as my father had said, was a wonderful man.
When I was a little boy I once went with my father to call on Adrian Borlsover.
He doesn't know what to make of it, and I won't have poor old Adrian disturbed.