Corwin

[ kawr-win ]

/ ˈkɔr wɪn /

Norman (Lewis), 1910–2011, U.S. radio and stage dramatist and novelist.

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Question 1 of 10

A bet is synonymous with a wager, but what does it mean in New York?

She was tried in March, 1692, by the Justice Corwin of the big, dark house.
The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees|Mary Caroline Crawford
But if Captain Corwin does not bring him next time I shall go back.
A Little Girl in Old Salem|Amanda Minnie Douglas
Upham, it will be noticed, says the report was written by Corwin, while Drake here ascribes it to Hathorne.
Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism|Allen Putnam
Corwin had journeyed to Clearfield for the contest and the club treasury had had another twenty-odd dollars added to it.
The Lucky Seventh|Ralph Henry Barbour

Once in, Corwin said, "Now you can take care of yourself," and I thanked him cordially.
The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete|William T. Sherman