Newcomb

[ noo-kuh m, nyoo- ]

/ ˈnu kəm, ˈnyu- /

noun

Simon,1835–1909, U.S. astronomer.

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Examples from the Web for newcomb

Horrible as were the cries of the drowning, Newcomb's crowning fear was that they would cease.
The Messenger|Elizabeth Robins
Stern discipline was not yet enforced in either army, nor did Colonel Newcomb consider it necessary here.
The Guns of Shiloh|Joseph A. Altsheler
Dick saw Colonel Newcomb standing by the train, and springing from his horse he handed him the dispatch.
The Guns of Shiloh|Joseph A. Altsheler
This process may be seen in the examples of Newcomb Pottery illustrated particularly in Figure 314 or 326.
Industrial Arts Design|William H. Varnum

This they did and were in time to help pleased Mrs. Newcomb carry in the hot viands.
The Phantom Town Mystery|Carol Norton

British Dictionary definitions for newcomb

Newcomb

/ (ˈnjuːkəm) /

noun

Simon. 1835–1909, US astronomer, noted for his tables of celestial bodies and astronomical constants

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