Parnell

[ pahr-nel, pahr-nl ]

/ pɑrˈnɛl, ˈpɑr nl /

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noun

Charles Stewart, 1846–91, Irish political leader.

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OTHER WORDS FROM Parnell

Par·nell·ism, nounPar·nell·ite, noun

Words nearby Parnell

Parmigianino, Parmigiano Reggiano, Parnaíba, Parnassian, Parnassus, Parnell, Parnell shout, Parnis, parocheth, parochial, Parochial Church Council

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How to use Parnell in a sentence

James Parnell Spears drove to the residence and followed his wife, who was in another car, through the guard gate.
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He also alleges that Parnell Spears punched him in the chest.
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Henry Brook Parnell, famed as a political writer and liberalist, died by his own hand.
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Throughout the struggle Parnell showed equal audacity and coolness, and acquired a masterly knowledge of parliamentary forms.
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Next session the government brought in a Coercion Bill, which Mr. Parnell opposed vigorously.
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After formal evidence was given by the petitioner, the usual decree was granted with costs against Parnell (November 17, 1890).
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Parnell now began an action against the Times, which was quickly compromised by a payment of 5,000.
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British Dictionary definitions for Parnell

Parnell

/ (ˈpɑːnəl, pɑːˈnɛl) /

noun

Charles Stewart. 1846–91, Irish nationalist, who led the Irish Home Rule movement in Parliament (1880–90) with a calculated policy of obstruction. Although Gladstone was converted to Home Rule (1886), Parnell's career was ruined by the scandal over his adultery with Mrs O'Shea

Derived forms of Parnell

Parnellism, nounParnellite, noun, adjective

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