Clark

[klahrk]

noun

Alvan,1804–87, and his son Alvan Graham, 1832–97, U.S. astronomers and telescope-lens manufacturers.
Champ [champ] /tʃæmp/, James Beauchamp, 1850–1921, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1911–19.
(Charles) JosephJoe, born 1939, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1979–80.

George Rogers,1752–1818, U.S. soldier.
John Bates [beyts] /beɪts/, 1847–1938, U.S. economist and educator.
Kenneth B(ancroft),1914–2005, U.S. psychologist and educator, born in the Panama Canal Zone.
Sir Kenneth McKenzie, Baron Clark of Salt·wood [sawlt-woo d] /ˈsɔltˌwʊd/, 1903–83, English art historian.
Mark Wayne,1896–1984, U.S. general.
Thomas CampbellTom, 1899–1977, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1949–67.
Walter Van Til·burg [van til-berg] /væn ˈtɪl bərg/, 1909–71, U.S. author.
William,1770–1838, U.S. soldier and explorer (brother of George R. Clark): on expedition with Meriwether Lewis 1804–06.
a male given name: a surname, ultimately derived from clerk.

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Examples from the Web for clark

Contemporary Examples

It took a blow to the head from Clark and the assistance of three deputies to subdue her.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’
Gary May
January 2, 2015
In fact, Clark fell back first from her blows, losing his cap, tie, and badge in the melee.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’
Gary May
January 2, 2015
We also see her physically battling Sheriff Clark, but the camera focuses on her falling to the ground.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’
Gary May
January 2, 2015
Only 92 were cast for Clark, and 21 for two other candidates.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era
Gary May
November 15, 2014
When L.A. Times reporter Jack Nelson saw Clark in the courthouse, he said hello and extended his hand.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era
Gary May
November 15, 2014

Historical Examples

Jenkin's sketches of Clark and Varley are particularly happy.
Heroes of the Telegraph
J. Munro
"Looks like old Wolfbelly's back," Clark observed needlessly.
Good Indian
B. M. Bower
Jack bueno, mebbyso Gene bueno, mebbyso Clark, mebbyso Donny all time bueno.
Good Indian
B. M. Bower
"Bobcat," whispered Clark, in a tone which convinced not even himself.
Good Indian
B. M. Bower
Clark joined in the argument from the blackness under the locust tree.
Good Indian
B. M. Bower

British Dictionary definitions for clark

Clark

noun

Helen. born 1950, New Zealand Labour politician; prime minister (1999–2008); administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009
James, known as Jim. 1936–68, Scottish racing driver; World Champion (1963, 1965)
Kenneth, Baron Clark of Saltwood. 1903–83, English art historian: his books include Civilization (1969), which he first presented as a television series
William. 1770–1838, US explorer and frontiersman: best known for his expedition to the Pacific Northwest (1804–06) with Meriwether Lewis

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Word Origin and History for clark

Clark

surname, from common Middle English alternative spelling of clerk (n.). In many early cases it is used of men who had taken minor orders.

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