byrd

(noun) English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623). Synonyms: Byrd, William Byrd.

(noun) explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957). Synonyms: Byrd, Richard E. Byrd, Richard Evelyn Byrd, Admiral Byrd.