a town in SE North Carolina.
a male given name.
1860–65, named after Sir Henry Havelock (1795–1857), English general in India
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Being a little disappointed that she didn’t think I would also know—I didn’t—I asked her what a havelock was.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
The knob of his stick and his legs shook together with passion, whilst the trunk, draped in the wings of the havelock, preserved his historic attitude of defiance.
From The Secret Agent a Simple Tale by Conrad, Joseph
The stranger stepped, dripping, into the hall, a tall, straight figure, booted and spurred, and enveloped in waterproof jacket, trousers, and havelock.
From Virgie's Inheritance by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.
He wore a havelock; he turned quickly into a gate.
From The Goose Man by Porterfield, Allen Wilson
He removed his hat and havelock, revealing a grand head covered with waving brown hair, and a handsome face all aglow with intelligence.
From Virgie's Inheritance by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.
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