Cavell

American

[kav-uhl] / ˈkæv əl /

noun

Edith Louisa, 1865–1915, English nurse: executed by the Germans in World War I.

Cavell British

/ ˈkævəl /

noun

Edith Louisa. 1865–1915, English nurse: executed by the Germans in World War I for helping Allied prisoners to escape

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“He didn’t have any questions for me,” Cavell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Sally Collier, who has talked of her admiration for Edith Cavell, the nurse executed during the First World War, later stepped down as chief regulator and has made no comment since.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2020

“Leon County has been supportive of the citizen-led effort to survey the New Hope location and learn more about the area’s history,” county spokesman Matheiu Cavell said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2020

Harry Cavell chipped in eight points and led SPU’s 38-26 board advantage with 10 rebounds.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2020

Of course, we had Botchkareva and her 'Regiment of Death,' not to mention Edith Cavell, but the list is not a long one.

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