glover

[ gluhv-er ]

/ ˈglʌv ər /

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noun

a person who makes or sells gloves.

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Origin of glover

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at glove, -er²

Words nearby glover

glove box, glove compartment, glove leather, gloveman, glove puppet, glover, Gloversville, glove silk, glow, glow discharge, glower

Other definitions for glover (2 of 2)

Glover

[ gluhv-er ]

/ ˈglʌv ər /

noun

John, 1732–97, American general.

How to use glover in a sentence

During the filming, they were assisted by a group of adults that included actor Anwan “Big G” Glover, who starred in the “The Wire,” and former NBA player Matt Barnes.
In a city where bullets too often hit kids, a program calls on young people to shoot cameras, not guns|Theresa Vargas|March 3, 2021|Washington Post
Glover, a 26-year veteran who headed the force’s Special Events Branch, overseeing security for presidential inaugurations and large-scale demonstrations, met with a Capitol Police supervisor to coordinate a response.
How battered D.C. police made a stand against the Capitol mob|Peter Hermann|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
“As we’re pushing, literally foot by foot, we were taking law enforcement injuries, serious in nature,” Glover said.
How battered D.C. police made a stand against the Capitol mob|Peter Hermann|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
Glover said he had plans to renovate his shop to draw in new customers.
How a Chicago Political Hangout Went From Bustling to Boarded-Up — Even After the City Promised Help|by Mick Dumke|December 17, 2020|ProPublica

“We could not have done this as a standalone enterprise without the resources or expertise of Penske Media,” said Glover.
‘Off the field business’: Sports is still shaky but sports business publications see a lucrative play|Kayleigh Barber|August 3, 2020|Digiday
When Lethal Weapon premiered on March 6, 1987, Danny Glover, who played aging cop Roger Murtaugh, was only 40.
Why Respected Screen Veterans Are Following Liam Neeson’s Footsteps|Andrew Romano|February 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The regard their comrades held for McKenna and Glover translated into the intensity of their hunt for the sniper who killed them.
Why Was My Son Killed in Fallujah—and His Murderer Set Free?|Michael Daly|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He knelt beside Glover just as he once had by that injured boy back in Brooklyn.
Why Was My Son Killed in Fallujah—and His Murderer Set Free?|Michael Daly|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Uncle Pete, I feel I have to do something,” Glover had told Hayden in the aftermath.
Why Was My Son Killed in Fallujah—and His Murderer Set Free?|Michael Daly|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His cousin, Pete Hayden, Jr. read part of a letter that Glover had written from Iraq.
Why Was My Son Killed in Fallujah—and His Murderer Set Free?|Michael Daly|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Never could find out," said Glover, stepping adroitly out of his difficulty.
Overland|John William De Forest
At that instant some one rapped cautiously on Tourillon's outer door, and the glover went downstairs to open it himself.
Catherine de' Medici|Honore de Balzac
Thus far they had seen no Indians except the vagrants who had robbed Phineas Glover.
Overland|John William De Forest
"Wal, women folks do a heap," admitted Glover, who never contradicted anybody.
Overland|John William De Forest
He shook hands with the chief; he shook hands with all the head men; next a hand to Thurstane and another to Glover.
Overland|John William De Forest

British Dictionary definitions for glover

glover

/ (ˈɡlʌvə) /

noun

a person who makes or sells gloves

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