Ellsworth
[elz-wurth]
- Lincoln,1880–1951, U.S. polar explorer.
- Oliver,1745–1807, U.S. jurist and statesman: chief justice of the U.S. 1796–1800.
- a male given name.
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Contemporary Examples
Within are commissions from contemporary artists like Olafur Eliasson, Ellsworth Kelly, and Taryn Simon.
An art curator might look up and say: 'Hey, that looks a little like an Ellsworth Kelly.
Historical Examples
Mr. Ellsworth, Pee-wee's scoutmaster, would have said that Wiggle lacked method.
Pee-wee HarrisPercy Keese Fitzhugh
I had Mr. Ellsworth on the phone this morning and told him he'd have to represent the scouts.
Tom Slade with the ColorsPercy K. Fitzhugh
"That's right, Roy," said Mrs. Ellsworth, with a very sweet smile.
Tom Slade with the ColorsPercy K. Fitzhugh
"I'll tell you something if you'll promise not to tell it—not even to Mr. Ellsworth," said Roy.
Tom Slade with the ColorsPercy K. Fitzhugh
"I guess I could borrer one o' gramma Ellsworth's gounds," said Mrs. Pray.
Country NeighborsAlice Brown