Cosgrave

[ koz-greyv ]

/ ˈkɒzˌgreɪv /

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noun

William Thomas, 1880–1965, Irish political leader: president of the executive council of the Irish Free State 1922–32.

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Words nearby Cosgrave

cosech, coseismal, Cosell, Cosenza, coset, Cosgrave, cosh, cosher, Coshocton, Così fan tutte, cosign

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How to use Cosgrave in a sentence

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Martin Cosgrave walked his fields and put his flock of sheep scurrying out of a gap with a whistle.
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Martin Cosgrave had heard the crunch of the skull on the boulder, and some of the blood was spattered upon his boots.
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Martin Cosgrave walked heavily into the house and stood with his back against the dresser.
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As she did so she was conscious of the new animation that vivified the idealistic face of Martin Cosgrave.
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Martin Cosgrave tackled the donkey and drew a few loads of limestone from the nearby quarry.
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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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