Beaumont

[boh-mont]

noun

Francis,1584–1616, English dramatist who collaborated with John Fletcher.
William,1785–1853, U.S. surgeon.
a city in SE Texas.

a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for beaumont

Historical Examples of beaumont

Brusquely he turned his back, hurried away, and returned that evening to Beaumont.
The Dream
Emile Zola
"Mrs. Beaumont speaks of him just as you do," said Miss Walsingham.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
I wonder, then, that Mrs. Beaumont selects her continually for her companion.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
"And before we know who she is to be," said Mrs. Beaumont, carelessly.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
Mr. Beaumont then urged his mother to go on with her explanation.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth

British Dictionary definitions for beaumont

Beaumont

noun

a city in SE Texas. Pop: 112 434 (2003 est)

Beaumont

noun

Francis . 1584–1616, English dramatist, who collaborated with John Fletcher on plays including The Knight of the Burning Pestle (1607) and The Maid's Tragedy (1611)

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