Chatterton

[ chat-er-tuhn ]

/ ˈtʃæt ər tən /

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noun

Thomas, 1752–70, English poet.

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Words nearby Chatterton

chatterer, chattering class, chattering classes, Chatterji, chatter mark, Chatterton, chatty, chat up, Chaucer, Chaucer, Geoffrey, Chaucerian

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How to use Chatterton in a sentence

Davis and intern Carolina Chatterton were at the D.C. restaurant Capital Grille when they met a group of suited men.
Anthony Weiner's Playboy Past|David A. Graham|May 31, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Chatterton has spent much of his life acting and writing for community theater.
Midwinter Madness in New York 2011|Lizzie Crocker|February 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Hence Kersey, by a misprint, gives 'cherisaunei, comfort'; which Chatterton adopted.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
There is abundance of proof to show Rowley could not have written them, and that only Chatterton could have done so.
Notes and Queries, Number 194, July 16, 1853|Various

"Never," cried Chatterton, who beat a tattoo on the piano with his heel to accompany the chorus of assent.
Murder in Any Degree|Owen Johnson
Thomas Chatterton Jupiter Zeus was back of the house in his home of sticks that he does have likes for.
The Story of Opal|Opal Whiteley
Thomas Chatterton Jupiter Zeus poked his nose out of the sun-bonnet.
The Story of Opal|Opal Whiteley

British Dictionary definitions for Chatterton

Chatterton

/ (ˈtʃætətən) /

noun

Thomas. 1752–70, British poet; author of spurious medieval verse and prose: he committed suicide at the age of 17

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