Oswald
['ɔzwəld]
Definition
(noun.) United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963).
Checked by Alden--From WordNet
Examples
- Let his wants be ministered to with all care--look to it, Oswald. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- You might have occupied a more honourable place had you accepted of Oswald's invitation. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- My lord, and my lady, and Athelstane, and Hundibert, and Oswald. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Oswald made a respectful sign of assent. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Oswald, however, was anticipated in this good office. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Oswald replied in the affirmative. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Let Gurth do thine office, Oswald, said Wamba with his usual effrontery; the swineherd will be a fit usher to the Jew. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Oswald, my second (ten and a half), is the child who contributed two and nine-pence to the Great National Smithers Testimonial. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Oswald deemed it his duty to secure Gurth, as a fugitive of whose fate his master was to judge. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
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