Beckford

[ bek-ferd ]

/ ˈbɛk fərd /

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noun

William, 1759–1844, English writer.

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How to use Beckford in a sentence

Beckford, like Efron, did so with faux-protest, and with a big smile on his face.
Justin Bieber's Abs Cannot Save Him|Tim Teeman|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Outside parliament a strong party in the city, led by Beckford and supported by Chatham, was clamorous against the government.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
As soon as he ceased speaking, Beckford made a harangue to which the king returned no answer.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
To these opinions it may be not uninteresting to add the critical estimate of William Beckford, uttered many years later.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. I (of 2)|A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan

Beckford was not an admirable character, far from it; but he had known good society, and he had cultivated tastes.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. I (of 2)|A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
Take Beckford's millions away; make him coin his wits to supply the want of them; and what would have been the result?
The English Novel|George Saintsbury

British Dictionary definitions for Beckford

Beckford

/ (ˈbɛkfəd) /

noun

William . 1759–1844, English writer and dilettante; author of the oriental romance Vathek (1787)

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