Hampden

[ hamp-duh n, ham- ]

/ ˈhæmp dən, ˈhæm- /

noun

John,1594–1643, British statesman who defended the rights of the House of Commons against Charles I.

WalterWalter Hampden Dougherty,1879–1955, U.S. actor.

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Example sentences from the Web for hampden

The minister would never have dared to force Hampden into the seat of a bishop.
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People said that young Campbell was no fool in aspiring to succeed to Dr. Hampden's practice.
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Hampden called from the doorway, a warning quality in his voice.
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Closing this, he opened a third and ushered Mr. Hampden into a room which nearly caused the latter to gasp with astonishment.
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This vote was carried up by Mr. Hampden to the house of lords the same day as the resolution of all the commons of England.
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British Dictionary definitions for hampden

Hampden

/ (ˈhæmpdən, ˈhæmdən) /

noun

John. 1594–1643, English statesman; one of the leaders of the Parliamentary opposition to Charles I

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