Ervine

[ ur-vin ]

/ ˈɜr vɪn /

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noun

St. John Greer

[greer], /grɪər/, 1883–1971, Irish dramatist and novelist.

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How to use Ervine in a sentence

Lieutenant Ervine, the gallant hero of the exploit, died from wounds.
The Irish on the Somme|Michael MacDonagh
Ervine discusses the possibility of synchronising the voice with motion pictures.
My Wonderful Visit|Charlie Chaplin
Whatever significance it has, it is that kind of significance that Mr. Ervine's play possesses.
The London Mercury, Vol. I, Nos. 1-6, November 1919 to April 1920|Various
This work puts Mr. Ervine in the first rank of living dramatists.
Changing Winds|St. John G. Ervine

Mr. Ervine presents in this book a remarkable collection of intimate human studies.
Changing Winds|St. John G. Ervine