Geikie

[gee-kee]

noun

Sir Archibald,1835–1924, Scottish geologist.

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Historical Examples of geikie

These particulars are gathered from the text-books of Lyell and Geikie.
The Storm-Cloud of the Nineteenth Century
John Ruskin
From here to the end of the paragraph is quoted by Prof. Geikie, loc.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II
Charles Darwin
I owed my acquaintance with the late Prof. Geikie to a chance meeting.
James Geikie
Marion I. Newbigin
During this period he corresponded with Prof. Geikie on geological matters.
James Geikie
Marion I. Newbigin
The crossing of the prairies made a great impression on Prof. Geikie.
James Geikie
Marion I. Newbigin

British Dictionary definitions for geikie

Geikie

noun

Sir Archibald. 1835–1924, Scottish geologist noted for his study of British volcanic rocks

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