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crandall

[ kran-dl ]

/ ˈkræn dl /

noun

a tool for dressing stone, having adjustable, pointed, steel rods held in a slot at the end of the handle.

Words nearby crandall

cranberry tree, cranborne money, cranbrook, crance iron, cranch, crandall, crane, crane fly, cranesbill, cranford, crani-

Origin of crandall

probably after the proper name

Definition for crandall (2 of 2)

Crandall

[ kran-dl ]

/ ˈkræn dl /

noun

Prudence,1803–90, U.S. educator and civil-rights activist.

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Examples from the Web for crandall

“Sometimes elevating the heart rate will cause additional pounding in your head,” says Crandall.
5 Hangover Cures to Save You After a Few Too Many|DailyBurn|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"How are you, Crandall," answered Blodgett, while Volney nodded pleasantly.
Dave Porter in the Far North|Edward Stratemeyer
Don't remember whether Crandall said they were sent or brought to him.
The Trial of Reuben Crandall, M.D. Charged with Publishing and Circulating Seditious and Incendiary Papers, &c. in the District of Columbia, with the Intent of Exciting Servile Insurrection.|Unknown
Crandall came at her husband's request, to accompany the family, because they were sick in travelling.
The Trial of Reuben Crandall, M.D. Charged with Publishing and Circulating Seditious and Incendiary Papers, &c. in the District of Columbia, with the Intent of Exciting Servile Insurrection.|Unknown

Dr. Crandall explained that they had stopped the Emancipator and sent the pamphlets in lieu of it.
The Trial of Reuben Crandall, M.D. Charged with Publishing and Circulating Seditious and Incendiary Papers, &c. in the District of Columbia, with the Intent of Exciting Servile Insurrection.|Unknown
Crandall replied, that he didn't approve of putting them into circulation, for the excitement was too high already.
The Trial of Reuben Crandall, M.D. Charged with Publishing and Circulating Seditious and Incendiary Papers, &c. in the District of Columbia, with the Intent of Exciting Servile Insurrection.|Unknown

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