Erskine
Americannoun
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John Erskine of Carnock, 1695–1768, Scottish writer on law.
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John, 1879–1951, U.S. novelist, poet, and essayist.
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a male given name.
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Example Sentences
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On the rare occasions when Erskine could find McCarthy, he pressed the author to rethink his arcane vocabulary choices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
When he received McCarthy’s manuscript, he showed it to Erskine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Erskine was either mildly scolding or cautiously solicitous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
DUP MLA for Fermanagh South Tyrone Deborah Erskine said the case raised serious questions.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The jukeboxes were wailing Erskine Hawkins’ “Tuxedo Junction,” Slim and Slam’s “Flatfoot Floogie,” things like that.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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