Cosgrave
[ koz-greyv ]
/ ˈkɒzˌgreɪv /
noun
William Thomas, 1880–1965, Irish political leader: president of the executive council of the Irish Free State 1922–32.
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Example sentences from the Web for Cosgrave
Cosgrave was wounded in the bayonet charge which subsequently carried the trench.
The Irish at the Front|Michael MacDonaghCosgrave came over yesterday for a "stroll," but as he had a dinner engagement to keep before going home, he was in gorgeous gear.
The Letters of Ambrose Bierce|Ambrose BierceWhy was it that he started back with a pang when he saw Cosgrave in the house before him?
About six the fire died down, and we had a peaceful evening and night, and Cosgrave and I in the dugout made good use of it.
In Flanders Fields and Other Poems|John McCrae
British Dictionary definitions for Cosgrave
Cosgrave
/ (ˈkɒzɡreɪv) /
noun
Liam (ˈliːəm). born 1920, Irish statesman; prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1973–77)
his father, W (illiam ) T (homas ). 1880–1965, Irish statesman; first prime minister (president of the executive council) of the Irish Free State (1922–32)
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