Biddle

American  

[bid-l] / ˈbɪd l /

noun

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

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

3. Nicholas, 1786–1844, U.S. financier.

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Biddle British  

/ ˈbɪdəl /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Alexander Hamilton conceived the first, which operated from 1791 to 1811, and Nicholas Biddle presided over the best years of the second, which existed from 1816 to 1836.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Lyndon Biddle, from the charity, said "some costs we just have to pass on because the margins are so fine".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

George Biddle, a muralist who became the chair of the War Department Art Advisory Committee, laid out the mission, advising his artists:

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

During the strikes, set decorator Mary Ann Biddle and her husband, boom operator John Unsinn, launched a GoFundMe campaign for Faux Library that has amassed more than $16,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

“I’m glad I’m not a recruit on Biddle Island.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy