Lochinvar

American  

[lok-in-vahr, lokh-] / ˌlɒk ɪnˈvɑr, ˌlɒx- /

noun

1. the hero of a ballad included in the narrative poem Marmion (1808) by Sir Walter Scott.

2. a romantic suitor.

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Example Sentences

These all-electric ships are similar to MV Hallaig, MV Lochinvar and MV Catriona which the yard built on budget and on time a decade or so ago.

From BBC

Me, I’d root quixotically for an antiquated meaning of “charger,” a valiant warhorse, like Lochinvar’s steed, certainly a more engaging character than a bolt of electricity.

From Los Angeles Times

Sasha Gébler is among those able to identify Lochinvar as a prominent British politician.

From The New Yorker

The assistant pro at Lochinvar Golf Club nearly shot his age on the front nine with a blistering 29.

From Golf Digest

A couple years ago before the Houston Open, we were practicing at Lochinvar, where I was the pro in the ’90s, and I told Rickie I needed to know his secret.

From Golf Digest