Merton

[mur-tn]

noun

Robert King,1910–2003, U.S. sociologist.
Thomas,1915–68, U.S. poet and religious writer, born in France.
a borough of Greater London, England.

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Examples from the Web for merton

Contemporary Examples of merton

“She was the closest thing I felt like I had to a daughter,” Merton told The Daily Beast on Sunday.
Family of Olivia Engel, Lost in Newtown, Remembers Their Daughter
Matthew DeLuca
December 17, 2012
That Brayden will not get to grow up with his big sister is perhaps what hurts the Engels the most, Merton said.
Family of Olivia Engel, Lost in Newtown, Remembers Their Daughter
Matthew DeLuca
December 17, 2012
Merton said that on Friday, Olivia had been excited to get home from school and make a gingerbread house.
Family of Olivia Engel, Lost in Newtown, Remembers Their Daughter
Matthew DeLuca
December 17, 2012

Historical Examples of merton

Mr. Merton was too sensible to pursue that thought further for the present.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Mrs. Merton had undertaken the duties that appertain to the "hissing urn."
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Evelyn now stood within the library of which Mrs. Merton had spoken.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Miss Merton was moved and surprised by Evelyn's earnestness.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Mrs. Merton kissed her cheek, and smiled kindly on her, but said little.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton

British Dictionary definitions for merton

Merton

¹

noun

a borough in SW Greater London. Pop: 191 400 (2003 est). Area: 38 sq km (15 sq miles)

Merton

²

noun

Thomas (Feverel). 1915–68, US writer, monk, and mystic; noted esp for his autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain (1948)

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