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n. English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623) n. explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to …

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  1. n. English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623) n. explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)