Niven

/ (ˈnɪvən) /

noun

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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a cylindrical wooden container with slightly bulging sides.

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Words nearby Niven

Niue, Niuean, Niu Tireni, nival, nivation, Niven, niveous, Nivernais, Nivkh, Nivôse, nix

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Example sentences from the Web for Niven

Niven has created an unredeemable monster of a narrator, but a very funny one, indeed.
The Sound of Violence|Taylor Antrim|February 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Lieutenant Niven, the next senior officer who was unwounded, took over the command.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VIII (of VIII)|various
Could swear it wasn't Ormesby, and think he was more like Niven.
The Mistress of Bonaventure|Harold Bindloss
Asked Niven about it afterwards, and he said it wasn't he; didn't see Ormesby, but wired his lawyer when I'd read the papers.
The Mistress of Bonaventure|Harold Bindloss

The first man he mentioned is probably the rascal who betrayed poor Niven; and Rideau must be the other.
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

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