Petrie

[ pee-tree ]

/ ˈpi tri /

noun

Sir (William Matthew) Flin·ders

[flin-derz] /ˈflɪn dərz/, 1853–1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.

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Examples from the Web for petrie

According to Petrie, who had to rescue the site, “No plans were kept, there was no record of where things were found.”
The Nile: Where Ancient and Modern Meet|William O’Connor|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The remains of the turbot from dinner, Petrie, would also be welcome, and I think I should like a trowel.
The Devil Doctor|Sax Rohmer
The chief passages are collected in Petrie's Monumenta Hist.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
The prime object of these preparations, Petrie, was to enable someone to gain access to Eltham's room.
The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu|Sax Rohmer

Petrie in his observations on this subject makes one remark which we venture to think is founded on a false assumption.
Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum|John Healy
"Nothing has happened, Miss," answered Petrie, catching her eye as she flashed round on him.
Cleek, the Master Detective|Thomas W. Hanshew

British Dictionary definitions for petrie

Petrie

/ (ˈpɛtrɪ) /

noun

Sir (William Matthew) Flinders . 1853–1942, British Egyptologist and archaeologist

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