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Lippershey

Lippersheim (ˈlɪpəsˌhaɪm)

/ (ˈlɪpəsˌhaɪ) /

noun

Hans. died ?1619, Dutch lens grinder, who built the first telescope

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Words nearby Lippershey

lipoxygenase, Lippe, lipped, lippen, lipper, Lippershey, Lippi, lippick, lipping, Lippizaner, Lippmann
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Example sentences from the Web for Lippershey

  • They refused the patent, and though the discovery was soon found of value, Lippershey reaped no benefit.

    Astronomical Myths|John F. Blake

  • He did not have it made in Holland, but constructed it himself on Lippershey's principle.

    Astronomical Myths|John F. Blake