Gresham

[gresh-uh m]

noun

Sir Thomas,1519?–79, English merchant and financier.

a town in NW Oregon.

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Contemporary Examples of gresham

The next day, Nyhof Dunn drove to Dick's Sporting Goods in Gresham.
The Lives a Background Check Could Save
David Frum
April 29, 2013
Ward, who owns the Gresham gun store with her husband, then did something she'd never done before.
The Lives a Background Check Could Save
David Frum
April 29, 2013
They voted down Gresham Barrett, the gubernatorial frontrunner, in retribution for his vote in favor of TARP in the House.
The Four Freshmen’s Debt Stand
David A. Graham
August 15, 2011
Falling just short of the required 50 percent, Haley will now face a runoff against Rep. Gresham Barrett (R) on June 22.
Women Rule Primary Night
Mark McKinnon
June 9, 2010

Historical Examples of gresham

Aw, he was only telegraphing to Gresham an' Jones for some sody water syrups.
The Fortune Hunter
Louis Joseph Vance
On the same day Lieutenant-Colonel Gresham was forced by ill-health to leave us.
With Manchesters in the East
Gerald B. Hurst
They were still talking when Colonel Gresham and his family drove in.
Polly of Lady Gay Cottage
Emma C. Dowd
But you know what I mean, or you would if you dined out as often as I—and Mr. Gresham do.
Nell, of Shorne Mills
Charles Garvice
"The Gresham Hotel," he called to his driver, as he reentered his taxi.
The Pit Prop Syndicate
Freeman Wills Crofts

British Dictionary definitions for gresham

Gresham

noun

Sir Thomas. ?1519–79, English financier, who founded the Royal Exchange in London (1568)

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