Outram

/ ˈuːtrəm /

noun

1. OutramSir James18031863MBritishMILITARY: soldierPOLITICS: colonial administrator Sir James. 1803–63, British soldier and administrator in India; he participated in the relief of Lucknow (1857) during the Indian Mutiny

Example Sentences

In the rear came Whitaker, with Lance Outram, as men of especial trust, to whom the covering the retreat was confided.

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Outram was not only prepared, he was most anxious to do this.

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Outram had studied it from below, however, and was confident that it could be negotiated.

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In 1800 Benjamin Outram used stones for sleepers, and improved (p. 289) rails—hence "tramways."

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Emulous of the deeds of Napier and Outram, Burton now thought he saw a career of military glory awaiting him.

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