John-hunter
John, 1728–93, Scottish surgeon, physiologist, and biologist.
Robert Mercer Taliaferro
[mur-ser tol-uh-ver] /ˈmɜr sər ˈtɒl ə vər/ (Show IPA), 1809–87, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1839–41.
a male given name.
Historical Examples
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Curiosities of Medical Experience J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen
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Notes and Queries, Number 49, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1850 Various
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noun
a person or animal that seeks out and kills or captures game Female equivalent huntress (ˈhʌntrɪs)
a person who looks diligently for something
(in combination): a fortune-hunter
a specially bred horse used in hunting, usually characterized by strength and stamina
a specially bred dog used to hunt game
Also called hunting watch. a watch with a hinged metal lid or case (hunting case) to protect the crystal See also half-hunter
noun
John. 1728–93, British physician, noted for his investigation of venereal and other diseases
his brother, William. 1718–83, British anatomist and obstetrician
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