Wren

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noun A member of the British Women's Royal Naval Service.
Christopher,English architect who designed more than 50 London churches, most notably Saint Paul's Cathedral (1675–1710). His secular works include the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford (1669) and Trinity College Library in Cambridge (1695).

From the similarity to WRNS, influenced by wrens (birds).

Originally a nickname from Middle English wrenne ("wren").

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I find it hard to decide if A Town Like Alice or Requiem for a Wren is my favourite book by him.

mrissa: Books read, early May mrissa 2010
I hope little Wren is well on the mend, and Robin close behind her.

Warning: This post is largely about poop. Lots and lots of poop. « A Bird’s Nest 2009
The stoning was directed his way and, as Captain Wren put it, "Poor Nick had to take it."

April 17th, 2009 m_francis 2009
Finnley Wren is a weekend in Manhattan and Connecticut with the eponymous hero and his companion Philip Wylie.

MIND MELD: Non-Genre Books for Genre Readers 2009
Frank Wren is the Charley Hustle of baseball general managers.

LaRoche in, Kotchman out at first for Braves - sports 2009
Wren is chewing on something she found in her stroller seat.

The worms will save us all. « A Bird’s Nest 2009
Requiem for a Wren is sadder, but still hopeful in its way, and I think it wins by a hair.

mrissa: Books read, early May mrissa 2010
Wren is chewing on something she found in her stroller seat.

2009 January « A Bird’s Nest 2009
Frank Wren is the Charley Hustle of baseball general managers.

Blog for Democracy: July 2009 Archives 2009
It's a little deal, not a big one, but it shows that Wren is trying to steal a win or two this season that could make a difference.

LaRoche in, Kotchman out at first for Braves - sports 2009