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Mowat

[ moh-uht ]

/ ˈmoʊ ət /

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noun

Farley (McGill), 1921–2014, Canadian writer.

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How to use Mowat in a sentence

With the sanction of the government, Mowat cancelled the contract on April 1, 1864, and began negotiations for a new contract.
The History of the Post Office in British North America|William Smith
This point is made very plain by some of the beautiful estate maps edited by Mr Mowat.
Domesday Book and Beyond|Frederic William Maitland
“It is that,” replied Mowat, who could hardly have replied otherwise, for the fact did not admit of a doubt.
The Walrus Hunters|R.M. Ballantyne
Oliver Mowat made a closely reasoned speech on the same side.
George Brown|John Lewis

The Hon. Oliver Mowat was pleased with the patriotic spirit displayed in the poems.
Poems of James McIntyre|James McIntyre