Sandwich Islands

plural noun

1. See Hawaii
   the former name of Hawaii

Example Sentences

I poured the Sandwich Islands out on those people, and they laughed and shouted to my entire content.

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In the Sandwich Islands recourse is had to a process that necessitates much skill.

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Intending to make another attempt to find the long-sought-for passage, Cook returned to the Sandwich Islands.

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The population was estimated at about four hundred, of whom Kanakas (natives of the Sandwich Islands) formed the bulk.

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We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.

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