Eaton

[ eet-n ]

/ ˈit n /

Theophilus,1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.

a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for eaton

Eaton said British television had been well-ahead of the U.S. for decades.
How Daniel Radcliffe Became Harry Potter And Other Masterpiece Theatre Tales|Nico Hines|October 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
More than a decade later, Eaton, now 65, saw Radcliffe on stage in Equus.
How Daniel Radcliffe Became Harry Potter And Other Masterpiece Theatre Tales|Nico Hines|October 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Reached via email for a comment, Eaton said that the success of Downton Abbey couldn't be reduced down to just one element.
'Downton Abbey' Becomes Highest Rated PBS Drama of All Time|Jace Lacob|March 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The second document released is a handwritten letter from Murdoch to Thatcher from his Eaton Place home.
Harold Evans Responds to Murdoch|Harold Evans|April 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Now running a servants employment office, Rose becomes the housekeeper to the new aristocratic family living at 165 Eaton Place.
Upstairs Downstairs Returns to PBS’ Masterpiece|Jace Lacob|April 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Does he receive his critiques from Eaton or Harrow—based on the experience of a week's birds'-nesting and its consequences?
Modern Painters Volume I (of V)|John Ruskin
Moreover, thought the chivalrous old President, this would insure Mrs. Eaton's triumph.
Famous American Belles of the Nineteenth Century|Virginia Tatnall Peacock
It was quite a relief when his visit was over, and he had to return to Eaton Square.
Mollie's Prince|Rosa Nouchette Carey
The working of the Eaton line has been equally satisfactory.
Minimum Gauge Railways|Arthur Heywood
Eaton said to himself that unquestionably the Marquis's views were "large."
Roosevelt in the Bad Lands|H. Hagedorn.