McDowell

[ muh k-dou-uh l ]

/ məkˈdaʊ əl /

Ephraim,1771–1830, U.S. surgeon.

Irvin,1818–85, Union general in the American Civil War.

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McDowell could have used all sorts of expletives to tell the offending fans to shut up.
Major League Homophobia Isn't Going Away|Buzz Bissinger|May 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Todd Achondo, a fan at the April 23 game, heard McDowell say.
Major League Homophobia Isn't Going Away|Buzz Bissinger|May 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Mr. McDowell observed, that this bill is similar to the one which was two or three different times negatived at the last session.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. II (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton
Mr. McDowell vindicated the propriety of taking the previous question.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton

His frown expressed dissatisfaction, for these men were not so good fighting material as those McDowell had captained.
The Short Line War|Samuel Merwin
Steve's eyes were serious as he watched McDowell move towards the door.
The Heart of Unaga|Ridgwell Cullum
Mr. McDowell objected, that an act of the Legislature would never, practically, answer the purpose.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton

McDowell

[ mək-dou′əl ]

Ephraim 1771-1830

American surgeon who performed (1809) the first recorded ovariotomy.