sperry

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Definition Proper noun 1. A surname of English origin. 2. Elmer Ambrose Sperry : A specific reference to the United States engineer and inventor (1860-1930), known for his work on the gyrocompass and other navigational instruments. Usage Notes As a proper noun, "Sperry" is always capitalized. Its most common and significant usage is as a surname. In technical, historical, or biographical contex...