Timon
['taimən]
Definition
n. (obs.) a helm.—n. Timoneer′ a helmsman.
Checker: Wayne
Examples
- Timon was one of her dozen names for me. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I am glad you are come back, Timon, said she. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The coroner, in Mr. Wopsle's hands, became Timon of Athens; the beadle, Coriolanus. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I may as well transcribe it; it contains explanation on more than one point:-- 'DEAR OLD TIM (short for Timon),-- I am off you see--gone like a shot. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I was presented under my various names: the Dragon, Diogenes, and Timon. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
Checker: Wayne