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Ogilvie

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[oh-guhl-vee] / ˈoʊ gəl vi /

noun

  1. John, 1797–1867, Scottish lexicographer.


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Ogilvie, who had seen the woman’s photo on missives from the local elementary school, smiled back, honored to be in the presence of an L.A. legend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Ms Ramsay had been head girl at St John Ogilvie High School and was classmates with Ms Lennon's daughter before going on to study at Strathclyde University.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

The Israeli consulate in Chicago is in a building connected to the Ogilvie Transportation Center, a major commuter rail station.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

James Ogilvie had a long, successful teaching career in Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia, but abandoned that job in 1808 in favor of jumping on his horse and traveling from town to town giving public talks.

From Slate • May 21, 2023

“Mrs. Ogilvie said that everyone of fashion has fled to their country estates,” I offered.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson