Orton

[ awrt-n ]

/ ˈɔrt n /

noun

JoeJohn Kingsley Orton, 1933–67, English playwright.

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Examples from the Web for orton

Lee, for instance, or even Orton might discover that there was such a passage and secure a key to it.
The Mystery of the Hidden Room|Marion Harvey
She said that old Mr. Beadle had better speak to his own boy, who was Orton's fiercest rival at the dances.
In a Little Town|Rupert Hughes
"That is complimentary," said Orton, rather provoked, though he knew very well in advance that such was her feeling.
Ben's Nugget|Horatio, Jr. Alger
"She believes me," thought Orton Campbell, congratulating himself on the effect of his duplicity.
Ben's Nugget|Horatio, Jr. Alger

"Well, yes, he told me himself that he was going to take a chance on it," replied Orton after a slight hesitation.
The Mystery of the Hidden Room|Marion Harvey

British Dictionary definitions for orton

Orton

/ (ˈɔːtən) /

noun

Joe (Kingsley). 1933–67, British dramatist, noted for his black comedies: these include Entertaining Mr Sloane (1964), Loot (1966), and What the Butler Saw (1969)

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