Dwight

[ dwahyt ]

noun
  1. Timothy, 1826–1916, U.S. ecclesiastic: president of Yale University 1886–98.

  2. a male given name: from an Anglo-French surname meaning “of the Isle of Wight.”

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How to use Dwight in a sentence

  • She was the Moya Dwight he loved because she would not compromise with her conviction.

    The Highgrader | William MacLeod Raine
  • What puzzled Miss Dwight was the difficulty of reconciling him with himself.

    The Highgrader | William MacLeod Raine
  • The one swift glance she had thrown at Miss Dwight told him as much.

    The Highgrader | William MacLeod Raine
  • "By Jove, leave some of the big ones for us, Miss Dwight," implored the captain.

    The Highgrader | William MacLeod Raine
  • There are several fine residences, a hospital, a public library and the Dwight school for girls .