Fitzroy

[ fits-roi ]

noun

1. Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Graf·ton [graf, -t, uh, n, grahf, -], 1735–1811, British statesman: prime minister 1768–70.

Example Sentences

These are four of the 51 portraits that came out of the project, recently seen at Fitzroy Gallery in New York.

From The Daily Beast

The motion was seconded by Mr. Fitzroy, member for Lewes, who warmly challenged inquiry into his conduct.

From Project Gutenberg

They now apprehended a general massacre; and yet Captain Fitzroy prohibited them from arming themselves in self-defence.

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By good fortune, however, Captain Fitzroy was spared this part of the expense.

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I never saw a man in such a state as Fitzroy Timmins in the presence of those ravishing houris.

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And she shot one glance at Fitzroy, who shot another at the great Truncheon, who held down his eyes.

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