arkwright

[ ahrk-rahyt ]

noun
  1. a maker of chests, boxes, or coffers.

Origin of arkwright

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Arkwright
[ ahrk-rahyt ]

noun
  1. Sir Richard, 1732–92, English inventor of the spinning jenny.

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How to use arkwright in a sentence

  • On this occasion she called on one Mrs. arkwright, who was a very old acquaintance, though hardly to be called an intimate friend.

    Orley Farm | Anthony Trollope
  • Therefore I beg that it may not be imputed to Mrs. arkwright as a fault that she toddled out and sought eagerly for her gossips.

    Orley Farm | Anthony Trollope
  • Miss arkwright indicates the exact high-water mark sanctioned, candidly.

    Somehow Good | William de Morgan
  • Anyhow, Miss Gwendolen arkwright did, on her way to the appointment, and was reproved therefore.

    Somehow Good | William de Morgan
  • Brindley, arkwright, and Watt may be taken as typical representatives of the three operations.

British Dictionary definitions for Arkwright

Arkwright

/ (ˈɑːkraɪt) /


noun
  1. Sir Richard. 1732–92, English cotton manufacturer: inventor of the spinning frame (1769) which produced cotton thread strong enough to be used as a warp

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