Barclay
[bahrk-lee]
- a male given name.
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Contemporary Examples
He had made an arrangement with Barclay H. Warburton, owner of the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
Despite a burning sense of Scottish pride, Barclay, 73, said he was worried about the economy.
“My heart wants to vote yes,” Barclay said, shaking his head wistfully.
Now, a young actor has a choice: “I have a practiced line,” Barclay said of the advice he gives.
Historical Examples
Mrs. Barclay had sent for her father, but the girl was asleep when he came.
Heather and SnowGeorge MacDonald
I had to use him; if Barclay hadn't been sick it might have been different.
The Rise of Roscoe PaineJoseph C. Lincoln
Captain Barclay listened in silence, with a very grave face.
The Young Franc TireursG. A. Henty
"But you are not French, boys," Mrs. Barclay said, piteously.
The Young Franc TireursG. A. Henty
Captain Barclay came out into the garden, and listened for a while with them.
The Young Franc TireursG. A. Henty
Barclay
- Alexander . c . 1475–1552, English poet. His works include The Ship of Fools (1509) and Eclogues (c . 1513–14)
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