Dempsey
[demp-see]
- JackWilliam Harrison Dempsey, 1895–1983, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1919–26.
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Contemporary Examples
And yet Dempsey and others have repeatedly said ISIS cannot be defeated militarily.
Dempsey has twice made public statements that seemed to reveal his dissatisfaction with the White House policy.
Had they overrun the Iraqi unit,” Dempsey said, “it was a straight shot to the airport.
After Dempsey acknowledged that he may recommend some ground forces in the future, the Pentagon issued a rare correction.
When Dempsey fought, people died from heart attacks listening on the radio.
Historical Examples
Dempsey, an Irishman, who was half drunk, forgot to see or say any thing about it.
Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Me and Mr. Phinney got a case of trouble on our hands now, Mr. Dempsey, and—'
The Depot MasterJoseph C. Lincoln
Here Mr. Dempsey pantomimed the action of tossing off a dram.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)Charles James Lever
Did you ever chance to hear of Dodd and Dempsey, the great wine-merchants?
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)Charles James Lever
"Your most obedient," replied Dempsey, returning the salute; and so they parted.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)Charles James Lever
Dempsey
- Jack. real name William Harrison Dempsey. 1895–1983, US boxer; world heavyweight champion (1919–26)
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Word Origin and History for dempsey
Dempsey
surname, from Irish Ó Diomasaigh "descendant of Diomasach," literally "proud."
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