Niven

/ (ˈnɪvən) /


noun
  1. David. 1909–83, British film actor and author. His films include The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Casino Royale (1967), and Paper Tiger (1975). He wrote the autobiographical The Moon's a Balloon (1972) and Bring on the Empty Horses (1975)

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How to use Niven in a sentence

  • Did I tell you of a female relative, Niven (whom he would never see), saying that she would come and streek him after he died?

    Spare Hours | John Brown
  • It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying.

    The League of the Leopard | Harold Bindloss
  • Niven was well known in this afflicted colony years ago, and there is gold up yonder.

    The League of the Leopard | Harold Bindloss
  • Turning presently, he saw that Niven was wide awake and looking out to sea.

    The League of the Leopard | Harold Bindloss
  • Niven sank into sleep or unconsciousness presently, and Maxwell sat beside him considering what he had heard.

    The League of the Leopard | Harold Bindloss