Drinkwater

[dringk-waw-ter, -wot-er]

noun

John,1882–1937, English poet, playwright, and critic.

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Contemporary Examples of drinkwater

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Historical Examples of drinkwater

Drinkwater, delighted at results like these, made Owen his partner.
Socialism
John Spargo
Mr. Drinkwater smiled at the idea and emphasized "dividends."
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14)
Elbert Hubbard
“No, sir,” said Drinkwater, as he flashed his lantern round.
Will of the Mill
George Manville Fenn
“Your wife will be anxious about you, Drinkwater,” said the artist.
Will of the Mill
George Manville Fenn
Drinkwater, I cannot stand and listen to this without raising my voice in protest.
Will of the Mill
George Manville Fenn

British Dictionary definitions for drinkwater

Drinkwater

noun

John. 1882–1937, English dramatist, poet, and critic; author of chronicle plays such as Abraham Lincoln (1918) and Mary Stuart (1921)

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