Heron

_heron_, for which there is no word in Romany, this being done because there is a resemblance in the sound of Heron and Herne.

The Gypsies Charles Godfrey Leland 1863

Those of us on the right feel able to like musicians, actors and other performers whose political opinions we might find repulsive, for example my love of the music of Gil Scott Heron is well known; we seem able to disassociate the music from the man.

Archive 2008-08-01 Not a sheep 2008

In the book, Heron is really a time traveler from the far-future - further than Sierra's year of 2042 - who has assumed the role of the famous historical inventor.

REVIEW: The Plot to Save Socrates by Paul Levinson 2007

As for Kit, she was in her room next door when he called Heron up, and heard about his having pearls to sell; or else she went in to help him pack, and saw them.

The Lion's Mouse 1901

Without another word Heron began to walk very fast.

The Lion's Mouse 1901

Their “affordable” RV lot was part of a mostly failed residential subdivision called Heron Ridge, where they had an electrical hookup, a concrete slab, and nothing else.

Fatal Error J.A. Jance 2011

Their “affordable” RV lot was part of a mostly failed residential subdivision called Heron Ridge, where they had an electrical hookup, a concrete slab, and nothing else.

Fatal Error J.A. Jance 2011

The place is called the Heron Palace -- because of a couple of historical herons given as gifts -- and it's guarded, they tell us though I'm not sure if they're there as guards or decoration, by a couple of humongous, live grey herons.

galleon trade edition 2008

He wouldn't entertain speculation that the change in criteria benefited the Heron, which is used by Israel, India and Turkey...

Afstan: New UAVs (at last) and armed Griffons 2008

Further to this post, just for info here is MacDonald Dettwiler's UAV site--the Heron is the UAV we are leasing for Afstan, supposed to arrive early next year. posted by Mark, Ottawa at 3:09 PM

UAVs for Afstan 2008