Barnardo

[ bahr-nahr-doh, ber- ]

/ bɑrˈnɑr doʊ, bər- /

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noun

John Thomas, 1845–1905, English physician, social reformer, and philanthropist, born in Ireland.

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How to use Barnardo in a sentence

There is no misjudging the character of Dr. Barnardo—there is no misinterpreting his motives.
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893|Various
But the little ones—the very tiny ones, Dr. Barnardo, where do they go?
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893|Various
After some little time it came into the hands of the Rangoon donor who so generously presented it to Dr. Barnardo.
The Quiver, 2/1900|Various
Barnardo laid great stress on the religious teaching of the children under his care.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3|Various

Barnardo was the author of many books dealing with the charitable work to which he devoted his life.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Barnardo

Barnardo

/ (bəˈnɑːdəʊ, bɑː-) /

noun

Dr Thomas John . 1845–1905, British philanthropist, who founded homes for destitute children

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