Proper noun
(chiefly US) A male given name transferred from the surname.
A surname originating as a matronymic.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAccording to some Wright biographers, Wilbur probably did all the gliding until 1902, perhaps to exercise his authority as older brother and to protect Orville from harm as he did not want to have to explain to Bishop Wright if Orville got injured. Source: Internet
Adding power First flight of the Wright Flyer I, December 17, 1903, Orville piloting, Wilbur running at wingtip. Source: Internet
A German court ruled the patent not valid because of prior disclosure in speeches by Wilbur Wright in 1901 and Chanute in 1903. Source: Internet
All of the stresses were taking a toll on Wilbur physically. Source: Internet
After the shafts were replaced (requiring two trips back to Dayton), Wilbur won a coin toss and made a three-second flight attempt on December 14, 1903, stalling after takeoff and causing minor damage to the Flyer. Source: Internet
But as the ministry sought the support of the committee for an additional $20 million to spend next year, the budgeting for the costly project became blurred when Deputy Chief Officer Wilbur Welcome claimed it was not an overrun. Source: Internet