Lovell
Sir Alfred Charles Bernard, 1913–2012, British astronomer.
a male given name.
Contemporary Examples
Lovell does an excellent job deconstructing this self-serving myth.
We’re Still Fighting the Opium Wars William O’Connor August 27, 2014
Lovell said the military lacked any direction from Washington that evening.
General: We Didn’t Even Try To Save American Lives In Benghazi Eli Lake April 30, 2014
“I consider myself both an activist and a businessman,” says Lovell.
Death-Row Pen Pals Deidre Depke November 19, 2009
Writeaprisoner’s Lovell says the ads are generally quite successful.
Death-Row Pen Pals Deidre Depke November 19, 2009
Lovell also said the State Department never asked the military for backup that evening.
General: We Didn’t Even Try To Save American Lives In Benghazi Eli Lake April 30, 2014
Historical Examples
There were some new ones too, for Lovell had supplied all that was lacking.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 Lucy Maud Montgomery
The bridal feast was held at Lovell Tower, and all the neighbours were invited to it.
Mistress Margery Emily Sarah Holt
The city was promptly evacuated by the Confederate General Lovell.
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln John G. Nicolay
May at Lovell’s Harbor was one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
Walter and the Wireless Sara Ware Bassett
Another person says that Howe enlarged all the prisoners but Lovell, and he would not come out.
Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution John Adams
noun
Sir Bernard. 1913–2012 English radio astronomer; founder (1951) and director of Jodrell Bank
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