Birkbeck

/ (ˈbɜːkˌbɛk) /

noun

George . 1776–1841, British educationalist, who helped to establish vocational training for working men: founder and first president of the London Mechanics Institute (1824), which later became Birkbeck College

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having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.

mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate.

favorite; cherished.

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Words nearby Birkbeck

biretta, Birgitta, biri, biriani, birk, Birkbeck, birken, Birkenhead, Birkenstock, Birket Karun, birkie

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Example sentences from the Web for Birkbeck

It is not difficult to sympathise with what Dr. Birkbeck aimed at in founding the College which bears his name.
Rustic Sounds|Francis Darwin
The account given by Mr. Birkbeck is somewhat different from this.
Travels in North America, From Modern Writers|William Bingley
She accepted him, and they were soon after married at Vincennes, the rejected Birkbeck officiating as father of the bride.
Captains of Industry|James Parton
Bennen was first 116 in the line, and after we had descended some distance he untied himself and went down to Birkbeck.
True Tales of Mountain Adventures|Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond

Mr. Birkbeck has two dairies of about sixty cows, and makes a large quantity of cheese.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume X|Various

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