Bainbridge
a city in SW Georgia.
Historical Examples
Bainbridge, cheerfully loquacious, continued to do most of the talking.
The Price Francis Lynde
Could it be possible that Bainbridge was mixed up with this vile conspiracy?
Turned Adrift Harry Collingwood
For his falsehood, Bainbridge was roundly abused, and many a French oath was hurled at his head.
The Naval History of the United States Willis J. Abbot.
On the contrary, Mrs. Bainbridge did not wear them, a fact to which everyone testified.
The Golden Face William Le Queux
Bainbridge succeeded him in command, and was put in charge of a small squadron.
Harper’s Young People, August 17, 1880 Various
Under Bainbridge she was sent to cruise in the South Atlantic.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 Various
Bainbridge acted with spirit and also with judgment, but was glad to get away from such uncomfortable quarters.
Twelve Naval Captains Molly Elliot Seawell
Captain Bainbridge received them all on his ship and landed them safely.
The Mentor: The War of 1812 Albert Bushnell Hart
The Englishman’s action in hauling down his ensigns puzzled Bainbridge, who sent a shot as an order that they be raised again.
The Naval History of the United States Willis J. Abbot.
He gave Bainbridge an order that made the insolent Dey tremble.
Harper’s Young People, July 27, 1880 Various
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Beryl.1934–2010, British novelist and playwright. Novels include The Dressmaker (1973), Injury Time (1977), Master Georgie (1998), and According to Queeney (2001)
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