McNaughton

[ muhk-nawt-n ]

/ məkˈnɔt n /

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Andrew George Lat·ta

[lat-uh], /ˈlæt ə/, 1887–1966, Canadian army officer, statesman, diplomat, and scientist.

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“We have been and will continue to work to acquire the drugs in accordance with the law,” McNaughton said via email.
Pennsylvania’s Lethal Injection Fiasco|Christopher Moraff|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
McNaughton says Pennsylvania has no plans to modify its existing cocktail.
Pennsylvania’s Lethal Injection Fiasco|Christopher Moraff|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
John McNaughton was a kooky, dark director, and we shot it in Miami, so it was a fun experience for me when I was 23.
Neve Campbell on ‘Mad Men,’ ‘90s Nostalgia, and Why the ‘Scream’ Movie Franchise is Over|Marlow Stern|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The road was constituted to the very spot where he was stopped, although opposed by Mr. McNaughton.
The Last Laird of MacNab|Various

The poor old man McNaughton came to the Chief, bonnet in hand, and begged him not to spoil his land.
The Last Laird of MacNab|Various
A presentment was made against McNaughton, the usual process was moved for and a bench warrant issued.
The Last Laird of MacNab|Various
The trial was fixed for the ensuing March , and McNaughton and his friends returned home in safety and triumph.
The Last Laird of MacNab|Various
Donald McNaughton was put in the bar, and indicted on several counts, the principal of which was assault with intent, etc.
The Last Laird of MacNab|Various