Mawson
[maw-suh n]
- Sir Douglas,1882–1958, Australian antarctic explorer, born in England.
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A contemporary, and colleague of Ernest Shackleton and Captain Scott, Mawson was even tougher.
Historical Examples
From these we have Mawson and Malleson, the former also belonging to Maud.
The Romance of NamesErnest Weekley
In the big storm Captain Mawson might have made a mistake in his reckoning.
Tom Swift and His Giant TelescopeVictor Appleton
The installation belonged to Dr. Mawson's Antarctic expedition.
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2Roald Amundsen
Mawson, imperturbable, bony-faced, was about as good company as a gryphon!
Rich Man, Poor ManMaximilian Foster
She did not open it, for she did not wish Mawson to see within.
Rich Man, Poor ManMaximilian Foster
Mawson
- Sir Douglas. 1882–1958, Australian Antarctic explorer, born in England
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