Maclaurin

[ muhk-lawr-in, muh-klawr- ]

/ məkˈlɔr ɪn, məˈklɔr- /

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Colin, 1698–1746, Scottish mathematician.

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

This Maclaurin gladly undertook, but the death of Conduitt put a stop to the project.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 3|Various
Maclaurin and Willison were Scotch ministers, whose names are well-known to theological readers, and stand deservedly high.
A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield|John Charles Ryle
On March 1, 1737, a good annular eclipse was observed at Edinburgh by Maclaurin.
The Story of Eclipses|George Chambers
Colonel MacLaurin was in the act of warning soldiers to be certain to keep behind cover when he was shot in the head.
Trooper Bluegum at the Dardanelles|Oliver Hogue

Mr. Maclaurin's learning and talents enabled him to do his part very well in Dr. Johnson's company.
Life Of Johnson, Volume 5|Boswell