Mayhew

[ mey-hyoo ]

/ ˈmeɪ hyu /

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noun

Jonathan, 1720–66, American Congregational clergyman.

Thomas, 1593–1682, American colonist, born in England: settler and governor of Martha's Vineyard.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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If they choose well, several seasons of winning are likely to follow, especially given the promise of a defense that Mayhew, the new general manager, described as “somewhere between good and great.”
Finding the right QB is the first — and most crucial — task for Washington’s new front office|Les Carpenter|February 4, 2021|Washington Post
Maybe those days are past — not because of Snyder but because of Rivera, who has final say over Hurney and Mayhew on all things football.
Washington’s front office looks nothing like it ever has before. That’s a reason for hope.|Barry Svrluga|February 4, 2021|Washington Post
“We’re both going to be evaluating, both going to be on the road some and just working together to win as many games as we can this year,” said Mayhew, who most recently was a vice president of player personnel for the San Francisco 49ers.
Washington introduces new execs Martin Mayhew and Marty Hurney as focus shifts to quarterback|Nicki Jhabvala|February 3, 2021|Washington Post
Mayhew spent two years as a senior personnel executive in San Francisco and the last two seasons as a VP of player personnel for the team.
Washington names Martin Mayhew as GM, Marty Hurney as executive vice president|Nicki Jhabvala|January 22, 2021|Washington Post

No deal has been finalized for Mayhew, and the team has yet to announce the addition of Hurney.
Washington working to hire 49ers executive Martin Mayhew to a front-office role|Nicki Jhabvala, Mark Maske|January 20, 2021|Washington Post
Jonathan Mayhew died; a distinguished American clergyman, and missionary among the Indians.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
About twenty-six years ago Henry Mayhew sent for me, and he began a work something like yours, but by some means it stopped.
The History of the Catnach Press|Charles Hindley
Mayhew says that here "were found some of the most intricate and dangerous places in this low locality."
Holborn and Bloomsbury|Sir Walter Besant
He was heartily welcomed by his brother, Mr. Henry Mayhew, and then by the rest of the fraternity.
Old and New London|Walter Thornbury
Henry Mayhew readily entertained the idea; and the next question was, "Can you get up a staff?"
Old and New London|Walter Thornbury

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Mayhew

/ (ˈmeɪhjuː) /

noun

Henry. 1812–87, British social commentator, journalist, and writer; a founder of Punch (1841): best known for London Labour and the London Poor (1851–62)

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