Biddle

[ bid-l ]

/ ˈbɪd l /

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noun

Francis, 1886–1968, U.S. attorney general 1941–45.

John, 1615–62, English theologian: founder of English Unitarianism.

Nicholas, 1786–1844, U.S. financier.

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How to use Biddle in a sentence

Sam Biddle over at Valleywag pointed out the thread Wednesday.
Ex–Zynga Employees Tell All on Reddit|CNBC|June 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Daniel S. Hamermesh and Biddle, Jeff E. (1994): Beauty and the Labor Market.
15 Signs You'll Be Rich|Anneli Rufus|October 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST
When push comes to shove,” notes Biddle, the Obama administration will “vote for not losing a war.
What Iraq Costs Us|Peter Beinart|March 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Paid ye biddle for going to bring ye woman and child laid down in the parish, 6d.
Notes and Queries for Worcestershire|John Noake

Ingham sent Woodbury's letter to Biddle, intimating that it was political partiality that was complained of.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII|John Lord
Nobody would have had Miss Biddle to talk with for more than a few minutes anyhow, they 77 had asked such a crowd.
Smith College Stories|Josephine Dodge Daskam
Miss Biddle, whom you will—will represent, speaks very rarely: she's not at all talkative!
Smith College Stories|Josephine Dodge Daskam
This Biddle determined to avoid, but called up the boarders to beat back the enemy, should they succeed in closing.
The Naval History of the United States|Willis J. Abbot.

British Dictionary definitions for Biddle

Biddle

/ (ˈbɪdəl) /

noun

John . 1615–62, English theologian; founder of Unitarianism in England

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