Cookson

/ (ˈkʊksən) /

noun

Dame Catherine. 1906-98, British novelist, known for her popular novels set in northeast England

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Example sentences from the Web for cookson

It is satisfactory to learn that Mr. Cookson intends to make a study of bi-generic hybridization henceforward.
About Orchids|Frederick Boyle
I hope we may be as successful with some other field: or rather that Cookson will anticipate us and save us all trouble.
Letters of Edward FitzGerald|Edward FitzGerald
To his astonishment the seed-vessel began to swell, and so did Mr. Cookson's enthusiasm simultaneously.
About Orchids|Frederick Boyle
Mr. Cookson and Mr. Veitch, perhaps others also, have obtained living germs, but they died incontinently.
About Orchids|Frederick Boyle

He has had two large packets from Dr. Cookson, who shows alacrity enough to do what is asked, and may turn up something.
Letters of Edward FitzGerald|Edward FitzGerald