Monro
(mən-rō′)- Family of Scottish anatomists and educators, including Alexander, (1697-1767), a renowned professor of anatomy at Edinburgh University (from 1720), who helped establish Edinburgh as a center of medical training and his son Alexander, (1733-1817), who worked on methods of surgical anesthesia.
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After an unheeded remonstrance, Miss Monro went to do her bidding.
A Dark Night's WorkElizabeth Gaskell
She loved Miss Monro—all the servants—especially Dixon, the coachman.
A Dark Night's WorkElizabeth Gaskell
Miss Monro was out of all patience at his entire calmness and reasonableness.
A Dark Night's WorkElizabeth Gaskell
And that is, perhaps, the final significance of Mr Monro's work.
Studies of Contemporary PoetsMary C. Sturgeon
Bobby was killed by the kick of an ass, and fell into the hands of Dr Monro.
The Court of CacusAlexander Leighton