Hammond

[ham-uh nd]

noun

John Hays [heyz] /heɪz/, 1855–1936, U.S. engineer.
a city in NW Indiana, near Chicago.
a city in SE Louisiana.

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Examples from the Web for hammond

Contemporary Examples of hammond

“Nobody wants to stand in the way of people having families,” says Hammond.
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Eleanor Clift
November 24, 2014
That continued until March 2012, when the FBI arrested Hammond along with four others.
How Sabu the Hacker Rat Manipulated a Good-Hearted Judge
Michael Daly
May 28, 2014
Monsegur appeared to have urged Hammond to hack the websites of several foreign governments.
How Sabu the Hacker Rat Manipulated a Good-Hearted Judge
Michael Daly
May 28, 2014
Hammond was sentenced in the same Manhattan courthouse by the very same judge to 10 years in prison.
How Sabu the Hacker Rat Manipulated a Good-Hearted Judge
Michael Daly
May 28, 2014
The principal, Dawn Hochsprung, and Hammond had stepped outside.
Newtown's Heartbreaking Final Report
Michael Daly
December 28, 2013

Historical Examples of hammond

Mr. Hammond said it reminded him some of Laviny Marthy's hair.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln
Mr. Hammond came in late, but I fed him up and he's gone to bed.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln
"Thank goodness for a good many things," said Mr. Hammond, devoutly.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln
When Mr. Hammond did come down to breakfast his manner was that of a martyr.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln
"I suppose you're thinkin' about that brother of yours," suggested Mr. Hammond.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for hammond

Hammond

noun

a city in NW Indiana, adjacent to Chicago. Pop: 80 547 (2003 est)

Hammond

noun

Dame Joan. 1912–96, Australian operatic singer, born in New Zealand
Walter Reginald, known as Wally. 1903–65, English cricketer. An all-rounder, he played for England 85 times between 1928 and 1946

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Word Origin and History for hammond

Hammond

type of electric organ favored by 1960s rock bands, trademark name (1935), invented 1929 by U.S. inventor and clockmaker Laurens Hammond (1895-1973).