Ussher

or Ush·er

[ uhsh-er ]

noun

1. James, 1581–1656, Irish prelate and scholar.

Ussher

/ ˈʌʃə /

noun

1. UssherJames15811656MIrishRELIGION: clergymanMISC: scholar James. 1581–1656, Irish prelate and scholar. His system of biblical chronology, which dated the creation at 4004 bc , was for long accepted

Example Sentences

Mr. Ussher recently found the bones of this bird near Waterford, which, I believe, is the most southern locality known.

From Project Gutenberg

Ussher, archbishop of Armagh, also born in Dublin, devoted himself to the study of Irish antiquities.

From Project Gutenberg

And every one seems to think this Captain Ussher would be a proper match for her.

From Project Gutenberg

Feemy was sobbing, and on Ussher offering her his arm to take her from the crowd, took it.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, Biddy, did you hear Captain Ussher's going away from this intirely?

From Project Gutenberg