Boothroyd

/ (ˈbuːθrɔɪd) /


noun
  1. Betty . Baroness. born 1929, British politician; speaker of the House of Commons (1992–2000)

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How to use Boothroyd in a sentence

  • Dr. Boothroyd renders one of the foregoing passages, "the large, fat tail entire, taken clear to the rump."

    Domestic Animals | Richard L. Allen
  • Dr. Boothroyd, a Congregationalist minister of England, published another translation.

    Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers | Charles Bradlaugh, A. Collins, and J. Watts
  • Matilda wrote to her sister, Mrs. Boothroyd, whose husband was employed at the municipal gasworks, and sent her a pass.

    Old Mole | Gilbert Cannan
  • Mrs. Boothroyd seized Old Mole by the hand and shook it warmly, while she giggled with excitement.

    Old Mole | Gilbert Cannan
  • When she saw Mrs. Boothroyd she gave a cry of delight, rushed to her and flung her arms round her neck and kissed her.

    Old Mole | Gilbert Cannan