Armitage

[ ahr-mi-tij ]

/ ˈɑr mɪ tɪdʒ /

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noun

Kenneth, 1916–2002, English sculptor.

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How to use Armitage in a sentence

Albright, Armitage and Powell’s son, Michael, delivered eulogies.
Colin Powell remembered for leadership, integrity and a love of ABBA and Marley at funeral|Felicia Sonmez, Donna Cassata|November 5, 2021|Washington Post
Walking Home By Simon Armitage The power of poetry alone fuels Simon Armitage on his epic walk along the Pennine Way.
This Week’s Hot Reads: March 25, 2013|Nicholas Mancusi|March 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He settles his share of scores, most notably with Colin Powell, Condi Rice, Dick Armitage and the media.
Rumsfeld, Still Defiant|Howard Kurtz|February 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He said he had seen the recent articles and was "working hard on Powell and Armitage."
Rumsfeld, Still Defiant|Howard Kurtz|February 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Another Rumsfeld nemesis, as painted in these pages, was Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage.
Rumsfeld, Still Defiant|Howard Kurtz|February 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Jacob Armitage, who listened to the conversation, immediately recognised the young man in question.
The Children of the New Forest|Captain Marryat
If we could defend the place against them, Jacob Armitage would be the first; but it is impossible, my dear boy.
The Children of the New Forest|Captain Marryat
Here Jacob Armitage had been born—for the cottage had been built by his grandfather—but he had not always remained at the cottage.
The Children of the New Forest|Captain Marryat
Jacob Armitage served King Charles, who employed him as a verderer in the forest, and paid him his wages.
The Children of the New Forest|Captain Marryat
We must now describe the cottage of Jacob Armitage, in which the children have in future to dwell.
The Children of the New Forest|Captain Marryat

British Dictionary definitions for Armitage

Armitage

/ (ˈɑːmətɪdʒ) /

noun

Simon (Robert). born 1963, British poet and writer, whose collections include Zoom! (1989), Killing Time (1999), and Universal Home Doctor (2002)

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