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chap·man | \ ˈchap-mən 
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biographical name (1)Chap·man | \ ˈchap-mən \
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Frank Mich*ler \ ˈmi-klər \ 1864–1945 American ornithologist
\ 1864–1945 American ornithologistChapman
biographical name (2)Definition of Chapman (Entry 3 of 4)
George 1559?–1634 English dramatist and translator
Chapman
biographical name (3)Definition of Chapman (Entry 4 of 4)
John 1774–1845 Johnny Appleseed \ ˈa-pəl-ˌsēd \ American pioneer
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