Hancock

[ han-kok ]

noun
  1. Herbert Jeffrey "Herbie", born 1940, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.

  1. Winfield Scott, 1824–86, Union general in the Civil War.

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How to use Hancock in a sentence

  • John Hancock elected president of congress; he succeeded Peyton Randolph in that office.

  • Mr. Hancock, discreetly holding his peace, attended to his many thriving and very profitable business ventures.

  • (p. 171) Hancock and French, unable to find any shelter, are driven back upon the town.

    The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.
  • On the 10th a sloop belonging to Hancock, a merchant of Boston, arrived in the harbour laden with wine from Madeira.

  • The ground by Wentz's house is higher than the ridge, where Hancock had established his head-quarters.

    The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.

British Dictionary definitions for Hancock

Hancock

/ (ˈhænkɒk) /


noun
  1. Anthony John, known as Tony. 1924–68, British comedian, noted for his radio series Hancock's Half Hour

  2. John. 1737–93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence

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