Arbuthnot

American

[ahr-buhth-nuht, ahr-buhth-not] / ɑrˈbʌθ nət, ˈɑr bəθˌnɒt /

noun

John, 1667–1735, Scottish satirist and physician: friend of Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.

Arbuthnot British

/ ɑːˈbʌθnɒt /

noun

John. 1667–1735, Scottish physician and satirist: author of The History of John Bull (1712) and, with others, of the Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus (1741)

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Lady Arbuthnot found that there was “strong evidence” there was a pregnancy and “some evidence” that at least one child was born.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

In an email to colleagues prior to the report's publication, Ms Vennells made suggestions to address concerns of campaigners including Alan Bates and Lord Arbuthnot about the safety of previous Horizon convictions.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

The inquiry is also shown a response to Lord Arbuthnot from MP Pat McFadden, then a junior minister in the business department.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2024

On Wednesday, the inquiry was taking evidence from Lord Arbuthnot, a long-time campaigner for the sub-postmasters.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2024

Colonel Arbuthnot was clearly annoyed at being summoned to the dining car for a second interview.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

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