standish
a stand for ink, pens, and other writing materials.
Origin of standish
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Other definitions for Standish (2 of 2)
Burt L., pseudonym of Gilbert Patten.
Myles or Miles [mahylz], /maɪlz/, c1584–1656, American settler, born in England: military leader in Plymouth Colony.
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How to use standish in a sentence
Our hen-roosts had been robbed, and it was pretty certain that one or other of the standish brothers was the thief.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series | Mrs. Henry WoodBut Miles standish was so brave a man that he made his men stand firm and drive the Indians away.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) GuerberWhile standish and his men were busy exploring, the Mayflower rode at anchor, and its inmates barely escaped a horrible death.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) GuerberA meeting was appointed, and when Massasoit appeared, a few days later, standish received him.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) GuerberThis act of daring made other Indians respect standish, whom they called the "big little man."
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber
British Dictionary definitions for standish (1 of 2)
/ (ˈstændɪʃ) /
a stand, usually of metal, for pens, ink bottles, etc
Origin of standish
1British Dictionary definitions for Standish (2 of 2)
/ (ˈstændɪʃ) /
Myles (or Miles). ?1584–1656, English military leader of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth, New England
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