Mawson

[ maw-suh n ]

/ ˈmɔ sən /

noun

Sir Douglas,1882–1958, Australian antarctic explorer, born in England.

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Examples from the Web for mawson

A contemporary, and colleague of Ernest Shackleton and Captain Scott, Mawson was even tougher.
Six Greatest Acts of Human Endurance|Nico Hines|November 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She did not open it, for she did not wish Mawson to see within.
Rich Man, Poor Man|Maximilian Foster
Mawson, imperturbable, bony-faced, was about as good company as a gryphon!
Rich Man, Poor Man|Maximilian Foster
Neither Mr. Mawson nor Mr. Swan were known to the photographic world at that time.
The Evolution of Photography |John Werge

Bishop Mawson contributed 1000 towards the removal of the choir to the east end.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely|W. D. Sweeting
Sir Mawson has spoken of there being ‘one single minute’ when the necklace was not directly under your eyes.
Cleek of Scotland Yard|Thomas W. Hanshew

British Dictionary definitions for mawson

Mawson

/ (ˈmɔːsən) /

noun

Sir Douglas. 1882–1958, Australian Antarctic explorer, born in England

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