Paxton
[pak-stuh n]
- Sir Joseph,1801–65, English horticulturist and architect.
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Contemporary Examples
Paxton also has come under fire for not disclosing his ties to a number of nonprofits.
But Paxton is vulnerable because of ethical issues, Houston said.
Paxton was in the Army and visited the Village on the weekends to play gigs at the Gaslight and the Commons.
Paxton Quigley remembers the moment she decided to get a gun.
The woman says she's calling from her home—she goes by the name of Paxton Lane but she looks more like a Stephanie.
Historical Examples
Paxton had entered with the conquerors, and had just seized on the house.
MemoirsCharles Godfrey Leland
“Lots of other women are in love with Mr. Paxton, too,” said Jane.
The CricketMarjorie Cooke
Go to Mrs. Paxton, and see her, waiting at her house if she happens to be out.
Number SeventeenLouis Tracy
Mrs. Paxton smiled, though her eyes were glistening suspiciously.
Number SeventeenLouis Tracy
Mrs. Paxton at this crisis proved herself a woman of spirit.
Number SeventeenLouis Tracy
Paxton
- Sir Joseph. 1801–65, English architect, who designed Crystal Palace (1851), the first large structure of prefabricated glass and iron parts
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