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Kneller

American

[nel-er] / ˈnɛl ər /

noun

Sir Godfrey, 1646–1723, English painter, born in Germany.

Kneller British

/ ˈnɛlə /

noun

Sir Godfrey. ?1646–1723, portrait painter at the English court, born in Germany

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Kneller was detained by firearms officers after his Kia Ceed came to a stop.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2023

Jockey Racheal Kneller welcomed McCoy's suggestion, but is unsure whether it would change perceptions.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2015

Nancy Kneller, who works at a Catholic church next door to Word of Life, described the congregation as a close-knit group.

From US News • Oct. 14, 2015

Anton, who has been growing his Ned Kelly style beard for two years has generously volunteered to dispose of his beard to raise funds for the Rob Kneller Youth Foundation.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2014

It is said of Sir Godfrey Kneller that he p. 372was deeply shocked at hearing a common labourer invoking imprecations on his own head.

From The Religious Life of London by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

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