Eldon

/ (ˈɛldən) /

noun

Earl of, title of John Scott. 1751–1838, British statesman and jurist; Lord Chancellor (1801–06, 1807–27): an inflexible opponent of parliamentary reform, Catholic emancipation, and the abolition of slavery

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Words nearby Eldon

elder stateswoman, eldest, eldest hand, El Diente Peak, ELDO, Eldon, El Dorado, ELDR, Eldred, Eldredge, eldress

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Example sentences from the Web for Eldon

Eldon seemed affected with a sudden surprise; as he met the large gaze his look showed embarrassment.
Demos|George Gissing
In spite of the tone of bitterness in which he had spoken, Eldon Parr smiled.
The Inside of the Cup, Complete|Winston Churchill
When he entered his mother's room in the morning, Mrs. Eldon took a small volume from the table at her side.
Demos|George Gissing
You will probably tell me, as others have done, that no one has ever opposed Eldon Parr who has not been crushed.
The Inside of the Cup, Complete|Winston Churchill

He certainly was a wonderfully kind old—old gentleman; his behaviour to Mrs. Eldon was always the perfection of courtesy.
Demos|George Gissing

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