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Geikie

[gee-kee]
noun
  1. Sir Archibald,1835–1924, Scottish geologist.
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Historical Examples

  • 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.

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