Venn
[vɛn]
Definition
(noun.) English logician who introduced Venn diagrams (1834-1923).
Typist: Ralph--From WordNet
Examples
- Won back his coat,' said Venn slily. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- I must see Venn--I wish I had known it before, said Clym anxiously. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Throw on, said Venn. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Then I'll step outside, said Venn. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Venn flushed through his stain. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Venn then came nearer till he could see the illuminated side of her form. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Then I saw him at Throope Corner, leading one home, said Venn drily. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Venn, thoroughly weary, then shut his door and flung himself down to sleep. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Yes, I had nothing to say, observed Venn. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Now we must search the hole again, said Venn. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Except that it is rather harder now, Venn continued. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- I gave up dealing in reddle last Christmas, said Venn. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The meeting is always at eight o'clock, at this place, said Venn, and here we are--we three. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- He recognized Venn as his companion on the highway, but made no remark on that circumstance, merely saying, Ah, reddleman--you here? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The moonlight shone directly upon Venn's face as he spoke, and revealed all its lines to Eustacia. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
Editor: Susanna