Rogers
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rog·er
(rŏj′ər)interj.
Used especially in radio communications to indicate receipt of a message.
tr.v. rog·ered, rog·er·ing, rog·ers Chiefly British Vulgar Slang
To have sexual intercourse with (a woman). Used of a man.
[From Roger, spoken representation of the letter r, short for received. V., from Roger, penis, from the name Roger.]
Rog·ers
(rŏj′ərz), Carl 1902-1987. American psychologist. A founder of humanistic psychology, he developed client-centered therapy, in which the client directs the focus and pace of each session.
Rogers
, Frederick Known as "Mister Rogers." 1928-2003. American television host noted for creating Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968-2001), an educational program for young children.
Rogers
, Ginger Originally Virginia McMath. 1911-1995. American dancer and actress particularly noted for her partnership with Fred Astaire in several motion pictures, including Swing Time (1936). She won an Academy Award for her performance in Kitty Foyle (1940).
Rogers
, Robert 1731-1795. American soldier and frontiersman who led (1758-1763) the Rogers's Rangers on a series of daring missions during the French and Indian War.
Rogers
, Roy Originally Leonard Slye. 1911-1998. American singer and actor who played a singing cowboy in motion-picture Westerns.
Rogers
, William Penn Adair Known as "Will." 1879-1935. American humorist noted for his wry homespun commentary on American society and politics.
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Rogers
(ˈrɒdʒəz)n
1. (Biography) Ginger, real name Virginia McMath. 1911–95, US dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire
2. (Biography) Richard, Baron Rogers of Riverside. born 1933, British architect. His works include the Pompidou Centre in Paris (1971–77; with Renzo Piano), the Lloyd's building in London (1986), the Millennium Dome in Greenwich (1999), and Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (2008)
3. (Biography) William Penn Adair, known as Will. 1879–1935, US actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition
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Rog•ers
(ˈrɒdʒ ərz)n.
1. Ginger (Virginia Katherine McMath), 1911–95, U.S. dancer and actress.
2. Will(iam Penn Adair), 1879–1935, U.S. actor and humorist.
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| Noun | 1. |  Rogers - United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935) |
| 2. |  Rogers - United States dancer and film actress who partnered with Fred Astaire (1911-1995) | |
| 3. | Rogers - United States psychologist who developed client-centered therapy (1902-1987) |
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