Congreve

[ kon-greev, kong- ]

/ ˈkɒn griv, ˈkɒŋ- /

noun

William,1670–1729, English dramatist.

Sir William,1772–1828, English engineer and inventor.

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Examples from the Web for congreve

Halifax has also the credit of bestowing office upon Newton and patronising Congreve.
English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century|Leslie Stephen
Apparently these Plays consisted of separate quartos which Congreve had bound in one volume.
The Library of William Congreve|John C. Hodges
Congreve makes twelve thousand pounds more than a counterbalance to the affection of Belinda.
Curiosities of Literature, Vol. II (of 3)|Isaac Disraeli
When the comic drama was unsparingly denounced by Collier, Congreve defended himself and his friends.
English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century|Leslie Stephen

Thus Congreve, scarcely yet twenty-one years of age, was given a place under Government which made him independent for life.
Genius in Sunshine and Shadow|Maturin Murray Ballou

British Dictionary definitions for congreve

Congreve

/ (ˈkɒŋɡriːv) /

noun

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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Word Origin and History for congreve

Congreve

in reference to rockets or matches, from Sir William Congreve (1772-1828).