Buckner
Simon Bolivar
[bol-uh-ver] /ˈbɒl ə vər/ (Show IPA), 1823–1914, U.S. Confederate general and politician.
his son, Simon Bolivar, Jr. 1886–1945, U.S. general.
Contemporary Examples
Baseball’s Greatest Comebacks Kevin Baker October 16, 2008
‘The Cabin in the Woods’ Spoilers: Drew Goddard Speaks Freely Maria Elena Fernandez April 15, 2012
Historical Examples
History of Morgan’s Cavalry Basil W. Duke
Up the River Oliver Optic
A Chain of Evidence Carolyn Wells
Up the River Oliver Optic
A Chain of Evidence Carolyn Wells
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Sword and Pen John Algernon Owens
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a stiff cotton fabric for interlinings, book bindings, etc. stiffness of manner; extreme preciseness or formality. to strengthen with buckram. Archaic. to give a false appearance of importance, value, or strength to. Historical Examples The House with the Green Shutters George Douglas Brown A Book for All Readers Ainsworth Rand Spofford Make Your Own Hats […]
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