Cowper

[ koo-per, kou- ]

/ ˈku pər, ˈkaʊ- /

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noun

William, 1731–1800, English poet and hymnologist.

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How to use Cowper in a sentence

In Dereham Church is the grave of Cowper, who spent his last years in the town.
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In fact, the object of her fondness was Spencer Cowper, who was already married.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
The last person who could be proved to have been in her company was Spencer Cowper.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Cowper defended himself and those who were said to be his accomplices with admirable ability and self possession.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay

Among them was William Cowper, not a kinsman of the defendant, but the most celebrated anatomist that England had then produced.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay

British Dictionary definitions for Cowper

Cowper

/ (ˈkuːpə, ˈkaʊ-) /

noun

William. 1731–1800, English poet, noted for his nature poetry, such as in The Task (1785), and his hymns

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