Perkins

[ pur-kinz ]

noun
  1. Frances, 1882–1965, U.S. sociologist: Secretary of Labor 1933–45.

  2. Maxwell (Evarts), 1884–1947, U.S. editor.

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How to use Perkins in a sentence

  • She had taken great pains with the table, trying to imitate Mrs. Perkins's, and the imitation was rather satisfactory to herself.

    The Cromptons | Mary J. Holmes
  • Perkins, Real Estate” faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.

  • Nothing like them ever heard beforeall tuned in the same key, as you musical fellows would say, and Perkins cocked his eye.

    The Fifth String   | John Philip Sousa
  • When Perkins entered Diottis room he found the violinist heavy-eyed and dejected.

    The Fifth String   | John Philip Sousa
  • The musician not showing any visible appreciation of the managers metaphor, Perkins immediately proceeded to uncock his eye.

    The Fifth String   | John Philip Sousa