Bakewell

noun

Robert . 1725–95, English agriculturist; radically improved livestock breeding, esp of cattle and sheep

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Examples from the Web for bakewell

Historical Examples

"I make nothing of that," said Mr. Bakewell rather pompously.
The Day of Judgment
Joseph Hocking
When Mr. Bakewell had finished his speech he heaved a sigh of relief.
The Day of Judgment
Joseph Hocking
Paul, however, was not greatly moved by Mr. Bakewell's speech.
The Day of Judgment
Joseph Hocking
It is true he had seemingly answered Mr. Bakewell in every point.
The Day of Judgment
Joseph Hocking
It was at the same time that Bakewell, the Leicestershire farmer, created meat.
The Sea
Jules Michelet

Bakewell

Examples from the Web for bakewell

Historical Examples

"I make nothing of that," said Mr. Bakewell rather pompously.

When Mr. Bakewell had finished his speech he heaved a sigh of relief.

Paul, however, was not greatly moved by Mr. Bakewell's speech.

It is true he had seemingly answered Mr. Bakewell in every point.

It was at the same time that Bakewell, the Leicestershire farmer, created meat.