Gorton

[ gawr-tn ]

/ ˈgɔr tn /

noun

John Grey,1911–2002, Australian political leader: prime minister 1968–71.

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Example sentences from the Web for gorton

Gorton has said so much about a fortune-teller he has several times consulted, that I went with him and had my fortune told.
Diary of an Enlisted Man|Lawrence Van Alstyne
"I first knew Gorton about fifteen months ago," observed the clerk, when they were shut in together.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
Gorton and I then took hold and helped them finish, and we are ready for anybody's inspection.
Diary of an Enlisted Man|Lawrence Van Alstyne
Gorton in his Biographical Dictionary adds some other titles to this list.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 119, September, 1867|Various

Three officers are absent without leave, and Gorton was sent to round them up.
Diary of an Enlisted Man|Lawrence Van Alstyne

British Dictionary definitions for gorton

Gorton

/ (ˈɡɔːtən) /

noun

Sir John Grey. 1911–2002, Australian statesman; prime minister (1968–71)

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