arkwright

¹

[ ahrk-rahyt ]

noun

1. a maker of chests, boxes, or coffers.

Arkwright

²

[ ahrk-rahyt ]

noun

1. Sir Richard, 1732–92, English inventor of the spinning jenny.

Arkwright

/ ˈɑːkraɪt /

noun

1. ArkwrightSir Richard17321792MEnglishBUSINESS: manufacturerTECHNOLOGY: inventor Sir Richard. 1732–92, English cotton manufacturer: inventor of the spinning frame (1769) which produced cotton thread strong enough to be used as a warp

Word History and Origins

Origin of arkwright¹

ark + wright

Example Sentences

On this occasion she called on one Mrs. Arkwright, who was a very old acquaintance, though hardly to be called an intimate friend.

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Therefore I beg that it may not be imputed to Mrs. Arkwright as a fault that she toddled out and sought eagerly for her gossips.

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Miss Arkwright indicates the exact high-water mark sanctioned, candidly.

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Anyhow, Miss Gwendolen Arkwright did, on her way to the appointment, and was reproved therefore.

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Brindley, Arkwright, and Watt may be taken as typical representatives of the three operations.

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