Layard

[ laird, ley-erd ]

noun

1. Sir Aus·ten Henry [aw, -st, uh, n], 1817–94, English archaeologist, writer, and diplomat.

Layard

/ lɛəd /

noun

1. LayardSir Austen Henry18171894MEnglishHISTORY: archaeologist Sir Austen Henry. 1817–94, English archaeologist, noted for his excavations at Nimrud and Nineveh

Example Sentences

The discoveries made by Layard and Botta stimulated others to follow their example.

From Project Gutenberg

The two volumes of Layard's Early Adventures proved a great success.

From Project Gutenberg

Not one excels in interest the account of Nineveh and its Ruins, given by Mr. Layard.

From Project Gutenberg

The work of Layard is the most prominent contribution to the study of Antiquity, that has appeared for many years.

From Project Gutenberg

Layard says this manner of crossing rivers is still practised in Mesopotamia.

From Project Gutenberg