Baxter

[ bak-ster ]

noun

1. Richard, 1615–91, English Puritan preacher, scholar, and writer.
2. a male given name.

Baxter

/ ˈbækstə /

noun

1. BaxterJames (Keir)19261972MNew ZealandWRITING: poet James ( Keir ). 1926–72, New Zealand lyric poet. His works include The Fallen House (1953) and In Fires of No Return (1958)
2. BaxterRichard16151691MEnglishRELIGION: clergymanWRITING: devotional writer Richard . 1615–91, English Puritan divine and devotional writer: prominent in church affairs during the Restoration

Example Sentences

There was the empathetic way she dealt with the revelation that Mrs. Baxter is a former criminal.

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“This kind of conflict of interest is what I would consider shocking,” said Parker Baxter, a program director for the group.

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When dealing with the theme of American resentment abroad Baxter delivers moments like the above with elegance.

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With the publication of The Apartment in November, however, Baxter can finally drop the “failed” from his moniker.

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“Get me Doctors Clark, McCelland, and Baxter right away,” Malcolm Perry said.

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Baxter, I don't want to disappoint you, but I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that you are one of the mob.

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I think that the mere fact that my hair annoys Mr. Baxter is sufficient justification for its length.

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Near's I kin figger, folks here bought nigh five thousand dollars' wuth of stock off'n Baxter.

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This here Mr. Baxter, or Mr. Bowman, or whatever his name is, used to make a livin' sellin' gold bricks.

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My own direct correspondence with Mr. Baxter is now about three months in abeyance.

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