Bowditch

[ bou-dich ]

noun

1. Nathaniel, 1773–1838, U.S. mathematician, astronomer, and navigator.
2. a handbook of navigation, American Practical Navigator, originally prepared by N. Bowditch and published since 1802 in a series of editions.

Example Sentences

In many instances, no doubt, Mr. Bowditch was referring to the same individual; in others to their children.

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Mr. Bowditch adds “Search-the-Scriptures” to his list of names that crossed the Atlantic.

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The tree itself is never found on the lowlands, but is mentioned with approbation at the end of the work of Bowditch.

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Bowditch says it is the best speech delivered in the Senate of the United States in his day.

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It was true of the three men to whom we have just referred,—Bowditch, Davy, and Buxton.

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