Horner
[hɔ:nә(r)]
Definition
(n.) One who works or deal in horn or horns.
(n.) One who winds or blows the horn.
(n.) One who horns or cuckolds.
(n.) The British sand lance or sand eel (Ammodytes lanceolatus).
Checker: Ophelia
Examples
- It is very well to cringe and crawl now, but you thought little enough of this poor Horner in the dock for a crime of which he knew nothing. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- The party were protected by Colonel Horner, young Beaumoris, and of course old Crackenbury, and Mrs. White's little girl. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- You knew that this man Horner, the plumber, had been concerned in some such matter before, and that suspicion would rest the more readily upon him. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- He had remained with Horner some little time, but had finally been called away. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Horner, who had shown signs of intense emotion during the proceedings, fainted away at the conclusion and was carried out of court. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- John Horner, 26, plumber, was brought up upon the charge of having upon the 22nd inst. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Ryder instantly gave the alarm, and Horner was arrested the same evening; but the stone could not be found either upon his person or in his rooms. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- John Horner, a plumber, was accused of having abstracted it from the lady's jewel-case. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Do you think that this man Horner is innocent? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- If Horner were in danger it would be another thing; but this fellow will not appear against him, and the case must collapse. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
Checker: Ophelia