Gresham
[gresh-uh m]
- Sir Thomas,1519?–79, English merchant and financier.
- a town in NW Oregon.
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Examples from the Web for gresham
Contemporary Examples
The next day, Nyhof Dunn drove to Dick's Sporting Goods in Gresham.
Ward, who owns the Gresham gun store with her husband, then did something she'd never done before.
They voted down Gresham Barrett, the gubernatorial frontrunner, in retribution for his vote in favor of TARP in the House.
Falling just short of the required 50 percent, Haley will now face a runoff against Rep. Gresham Barrett (R) on June 22.
Historical Examples
Aw, he was only telegraphing to Gresham an' Jones for some sody water syrups.
The Fortune HunterLouis Joseph Vance
On the same day Lieutenant-Colonel Gresham was forced by ill-health to leave us.
With Manchesters in the EastGerald B. Hurst
They were still talking when Colonel Gresham and his family drove in.
Polly of Lady Gay CottageEmma 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 MillsCharles Garvice
"The Gresham Hotel," he called to his driver, as he reentered his taxi.
The Pit Prop SyndicateFreeman Wills Crofts
Gresham
- Sir Thomas. ?1519–79, English financier, who founded the Royal Exchange in London (1568)
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