Pinkerton

[ping-ker-tuhn]

noun

1. Allan, 1819–84, U.S. detective, born in Scotland.

Pinkerton

/ ˈpɪŋkətən /

noun

1. Allan. 1819–84, US private detective, born in Scotland. He founded the first detective agency in the US (1850) and organized an intelligence system for the Federal States of America (1861)

Example Sentences

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 19:04 on Thursday, 3 July, to reports of a vehicle alight on Pinkerton Road, Glenrothes."

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Under the agreement pending before the mayor-appointed DWP commissioners, Quiñones would receive protection from Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, with at least one designated armed security agent and a driver.

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You know how everybody says “Pinkerton” is Weezer’s best record if you’re a real Weezer fan?

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Dr Lizzy Pinkerton from the Belfast Hills Partnership said cattle were "basically the conservation tool" on the hills, where they help manage vegetation to support a healthy biodiversity.

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"People think when they go up into the hills that it doesn't matter, the dogs can just go anywhere and nature will take care of it," Dr Pinkerton said.

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