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Gallaudet

[ gal-uh-det ]

/ ˌgæl əˈdɛt /

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noun

Thomas Hopkins, 1787–1851, U.S. educator of the Deaf and writer.

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How to use Gallaudet in a sentence

Gallaudet is for the hard of hearing, and the campus is built around supporting this population.
No Rapes On Campus? No Way.|Emily Shire|July 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was present at a funeral, where, in the sickness or absence of the pastor, Mr. Gallaudet had been requested to officiate.
Mrs Whittelsey's Magazine for Mothers and Daughters|Various
President Gallaudet made also some remarks in gesture which were understood by the Indians, yet were not strictly pantomimic.
Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes|Garrick Mallery
Gallaudet responded at once to the appeal made to him, and proceeded to prepare himself forthwith.
The Deaf|Harry Best

The same year, 1815, saw Gallaudet start upon his errand, his expenses being defrayed by the society.
The Deaf|Harry Best
To take up this work, attention was directed to Gallaudet, then a young theological student.
The Deaf|Harry Best