Coggan

[ kog-uhn ]

/ ˈkɒg ən /

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noun

(Frederick) Donald, 1909–2000, English clergyman: archbishop of Canterbury 1974–80.

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Words nearby Coggan

cofunction, cog, cogency, cogeneration, cogent, Coggan, cogged, coggle, cog in the wheel, cogitable, cogitate

How to use Coggan in a sentence

"I reckon that's the size o't," said Coggan, working along without looking up.
Far from the Madding Crowd|Thomas Hardy
Coggan called Gabriel, who now again lodged in his house as at first, and together they went to the paddock.
Far from the Madding Crowd|Thomas Hardy
Coggan carried an old pinchbeck repeater which he had inherited from some genius in his family; and it now struck one.
Far from the Madding Crowd|Thomas Hardy
That same evening at dusk Gabriel was leaning over Coggan's garden-gate, taking an up-and-down survey before retiring to rest.
Far from the Madding Crowd|Thomas Hardy

Just before the clock struck five Gabriel Oak and Coggan passed the village cross, and went on together to the fields.
Far from the Madding Crowd|Thomas Hardy