Congreve
William, 1670–1729, English dramatist.
Sir William, 1772–1828, English engineer and inventor.
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How to use Congreve in a sentence
We have met a pleasant-faced, bright-glancing man, whom we set down to be worthy of the name, Richard Congreve.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George EliotThe Congreves are settled at home again now—blessing us with the sight of kind faces—Mr. Congreve beginning his medical course.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George EliotMr. Lewes is gone to see Mrs. Congreve and carry his net to the Wimbledon ponds.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George EliotDon't ever think of me as valuing either you or Mr. Congreve less instead of more.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George EliotI am so glad you have the comfort of feeling that Mr. Congreve is prepared for his work again.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George Eliot
British Dictionary definitions for Congreve
/ (ˈkɒŋɡriːv) /
William. 1670–1729, English dramatist, a major exponent of Restoration comedy; author of Love for Love (1695) and The Way of the World (1700)
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