arkwright

[ ahrk-rahyt ]

/ ˈɑrkˌraɪt /

noun

a maker of chests, boxes, or coffers.

Nearby words

arkansas toothpick, arkansawyer, arkhangelsk, arkie, arkose, arkwright, arkwright furniture, arkwright, sir richard, arl, arlberg, arleen

Origin of arkwright

ark + wright

Definition for arkwright (2 of 2)

Arkwright

[ ahrk-rahyt ]

/ ˈɑrkˌraɪt /

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for arkwright

Wigs were the fashion, and Arkwright had an excellent process, and was an energetic and resourceful dealer.
Historic Inventions|Rupert S. Holland
But she was stronger when she reached her own door than she had been at Mrs. Arkwright's.
Orley Farm|Anthony Trollope
Josh had a way of answering people's thoughts direct which Arkwright sometimes suspected was not altogether accidental.
The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig|David Graham Phillips
Arkwright's new words that he had brought her were out of the question, of course.
Miss Billy's Decision|Eleanor H. Porter

Mr. Arkwright never thought of marrying me—and I'm not going to marry anybody but my music.
Miss Billy Married|Eleanor H. Porter

British Dictionary definitions for arkwright

Arkwright

/ (ˈɑːkraɪt) /

noun

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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