Orville

[ awr-vil ]

noun

1. a male given name.

Example Sentences

“‘Seymour: An Introduction’ is only a story by the most generous definition of the word,” wrote Orville Prescott.

From The Daily Beast

At that debate, Orville Schell forcefully argued that China has significant advantages.

From The Daily Beast

It was here he entertained the friendly Unitarian clergyman, Orville Dewey, and discussed poetry with him.

From Project Gutenberg

Orville Smith informed the men at the table that Tabio's illness had taken a more serious turn.

From Project Gutenberg

Selfridge was killed and Orville Wright was severely injured—it was the first fatal accident with a Wright machine.

From Project Gutenberg

Dr. Orville Dewey had seen something of slavery, and was strongly opposed to it.

From Project Gutenberg

Orville Platt always gave that little preliminary jerk when he was contemplating a step, or when he was moved, or argumentative.

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