Hamilton
Alexander, 1757–1804, American statesman and writer on government: the first Secretary of the Treasury 1789–97; mortally wounded by Aaron Burr in a duel.
Alice, 1869–1970, U.S. physician, educator, and toxicologist.
Edith, 1867–1963, U.S. classical scholar and writer.
Lady Emma Amy, or Emily, Lyon, 1765?–1815, mistress of Viscount Nelson.
Sir Ian Standish Mon·teith [mon-teeth], /ˈmɒn tiθ/, 1853–1947, British general.
Sir William, 1788–1856, Scottish philosopher.
Sir William Rowan [roh-uhn], /ˈroʊ ən/, 1805–65, Irish mathematician and astronomer.
former name of Churchill River.
Mount Hamilton, a mountain of the Coast Range in California, near San Jose: site of Lick Observatory. 4,209 feet (1,283 meters).
a seaport in southeastern Ontario, in southeastern Canada, on Lake Ontario.
a city on central North Island, in New Zealand.
an administrative district in the Strathclyde region, in southern Scotland. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).
a city in this district, southeast of Glasgow.
a city in southwestern Ohio.
a seaport in and the capital of Bermuda.
a male given name.
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How to use Hamilton in a sentence
“We look at this as an opportunity to mount the safest and best production we can there,” said Thomas Kail, who directed the Broadway production of “Hamilton,” as well as the film version, which debuted last summer.
Missing Broadway? In Sydney, the lights are still on for ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Frozen’ and more. | Peter Marks | February 19, 2021 | Washington PostAfter not reaching double figures for six straight games, Hamilton scored 15 points Tuesday and followed that with a 13-point showing Wednesday.
Maryland, led by its junior guards, completes a two-game sweep of Nebraska | Emily Giambalvo | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostThat said, Hamilton and others told me there’s reason to believe actual cases of flu are, indeed, way down.
How COVID-19 Ended Flu Season Before It Started | Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com) | February 4, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightHamilton’s experience has been a common one, as the federal government struggles to distribute the vaccine around the country.
For younger generation, securing vaccine appointments for parents can be ‘full-time job’ | Travis Andrews | February 2, 2021 | Washington PostShould Norton decide not to run again, a large number of well-known political figures with greater name recognition than Hamilton would be expected to enter the race for Norton’s seat, political observers say.
MCC Church minister to run for D.C. congressional delegate seat | Lou Chibbaro Jr. | February 1, 2021 | Washington Blade
Weeks retained an unparalleled legal team, which included bitter political rivals Hamilton and Burr.
New York’s Most Tragic Ghost Loves Minimalist Swedish Fashion | Nina Strochlic | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTSo did Alexander Hamilton, and on a grander scale than your AmEx.
Yet according to Hamilton, “it was quickly apparent that other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.”
Brown was still sounding the alarm about one particular firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, when he was arrested on September 12, 2012.
Sentencing Looms for Barrett Brown, Advocate for “Anonymous” | Kevin M. Gallagher | December 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe jumped bail to Canada, with more than $1 million in cash and diamonds, and settled in Hamilton, Ontario.
Meet 'The Queen of Thieves' Marm Mandelbaum, New York City's First Mob Boss | J. North Conway | September 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe color-bearer went down, but the flag was seized by Randolph Hamilton, and held aloft.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnOle man Hamilton come from de norf somewhar, an' bought Ted's mother, a likely mulatto.
The Cromptons | Mary J. HolmesThe equipage of the resident, Mr. Hamilton, to whom I had letters, was distinguishable from the others by its greater splendour.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferMr. Hamilton read it hastily through, alighted from his carriage immediately, came and received me very cordially.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferMy servant, who already had the letter to Mr. Hamilton in his hand, hastened to him directly, and gave it to him.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer
British Dictionary definitions for Hamilton (1 of 2)
/ (ˈhæməltən) /
a port in central Canada, in S Ontario on Lake Ontario: iron and steel industry. Pop: 618 820 (2001)
a city in New Zealand, on central North Island. Pop: 129 300 (2004 est)
a town in S Scotland, in South Lanarkshire near Glasgow. Pop: 48 546 (2001)
the capital and chief port of Bermuda. Pop: 3461 (2000)
the former name of Churchill (def. 1)
British Dictionary definitions for Hamilton (2 of 2)
/ (ˈhæməltən) /
Alexander. ?1757–1804, American statesman. He was a leader of the Federalists and as first secretary of the Treasury (1789–95) established a federal bank
Lady Emma. ?1765–1815, mistress of Nelson
James, 1st Duke of Hamilton. 1606–49, Scottish supporter of Charles I in the English Civil War: defeated by Cromwell at the Battle of Preston and executed
Lewis (Carl) . born 1985, English racing driver; Formula One world champion (2008)
Richard. 1922–2011, British artist: a pioneer of the pop art style
Sir William Rowan. 1805–65, Irish mathematician: founded Hamiltonian mechanics and formulated the theory of quaternions
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