Seward

American  

[soo-erd] / ˈsu ərd /

noun

1. William Henry, 1801–72, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1861–69.

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Seward British  

/ ˈsjuːəd /

noun

1. William Henry. 1801–72, US statesman; secretary of state (1861–69). He was a leading opponent of slavery and was responsible for the purchase of Alaska (1867)

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Example Sentences

Sewed onto the left sleeve of my company-issued orange parka was a badge with Shackleton’s portrait, commemorating the centennial of his epic open-boat voyage from Elephant Island.

From The New Yorker • May 23, 2016

Sewed up in a sober suit of excellent cut, clamped in a boiled collar, braced with his faithful brolly, Guinness looks as safe as the Tower.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sewed to one and another, Warm it shall keep my mother.

From Poems and Songs by Palmer, Arthur Hubbell

And where, I pray you, is the Queen Who willed that Buridan should steer Sewed in a sack's mouth down the Seine?—

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald

Sewed up in its bag, it will keep good for months, or even years, and is magnificent eating, but requires a strong digestion.

From The Red Man's Revenge A Tale of The Red River Flood by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)