Definition for Gilbert, Sir Humphrey - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	Gilbert, Sir Humphrey (Sir Hum\|phrey Gil\|bert) Pronunciation: /ˈgɪlbət/ (circa 1539–83), English explorer. He claimed Newfoundland for Elizabeth I in 1583, but was lost when his ship foundered in a storm on the way home.		More words in this category Cabot Eric the Red Tenzing Norgay Nearby Words gigot gigot sleeve gigue Gijón Gila monster Gila River Gilbert and Ellice Islands Gilbert Islands Gilbert, Cass Gilbert, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir W. S. Gilbert, William Gilbertese gild ¹ gild ² gilded cage gilded youth gilding gilet