Asquith

[ as-kwith ]

/ ˈæs kwɪθ /

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noun

Herbert Henry 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, 1852–1928, British statesman: prime minister 1908–16.

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How to use Asquith in a sentence

Mr. Asquith evidently has given in his adhesion to the new system of "colour adjectives."
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, November 3, 1894|Various
Having had time to consider the Budget proposals in detail Mr. Asquith was less complimentary and more critical.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, April 28, 1920|Various
In the Liberal campaign on behalf of free trade the real leader, however, was Mr Asquith.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2|Various
Sir John Leng calls Asquith's attention to dangerous occupation of lion-tamers.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 6, 1895|Various

The king was supported in his opinion by Walter Asquith, who has been the firm champion of home rule.
Ways of War and Peace|Delia Austrian

British Dictionary definitions for Asquith

Asquith

/ (ˈæskwɪθ) /

noun

Herbert Henry, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith. 1852–1928, British statesman; prime minister (1908–16); leader of the Liberal Party (1908–26)

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