Froude

[ frood ]

/ frud /

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noun

James Anthony, 1818–94, English historian.

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Words nearby Froude

froth, froth flotation, frothy, frottage, frotteur, Froude, Froude number, frou-frou, frousy, frouzy, frow

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How to use Froude in a sentence

Froude made this observation in the middle of the nineteenth century.
How Howard Zinn Helped Hurt Academia|Justin Green|March 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nevertheless, Mr. Froude's volume is worthy of a place on the shelf of his history.
British Quarterly Review, American Edition, Volume LIV|Various
It was the greatest contribution to English history; Mr. Froude thinks, which has been made in the present century.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIII|John Lord
Mr. Froude seems to hate Becket and all other churchmen as much as Mr. Freeman loves them.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V|John Lord

They mislead readers on important issues, and they are not so interesting as the masterpieces of Macaulay and Froude.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII|John Lord
Don't think I mean to worry you with many such requests—but will you copy for me the enclosed short note to Froude?
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3)|George Eliot

British Dictionary definitions for Froude

Froude

/ (fruːd) /

noun

James Anthony . 1818–94, English historian; author of a controversial biography (1882–84) of Carlyle.

his brother William . 1810–79, English civil engineer

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