Prynne

[ prin ]

/ prɪn /

noun

William,1600–69, English Puritan leader and pamphleteer.

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Examples from the Web for prynne

Prynne was seven years in writing this work, and, what is almost incredible, it was near four years passing through the press.
Calamities and Quarrels of Authors|Isaac Disraeli
If there were two men living who had personal wrongs to avenge on the Archbishop, they were Leighton and Prynne.
Stray Studies from England and Italy|John Richard Greene
That Prynne spoke herein nought but sober sense, our own police reports will sufficiently prove.
Plays and Puritans|Charles Kingsley
For this Prynne was condemned to the same penalty as Bastwick—the pillory, the loss of his ears, and a fine of 5000.
A History of England|Charles Oman

Prynne, in his abusive libel called Histrio-mastrix, first interrupted this peace.
Every Girl's Library, Volume 8 of 10|Various

British Dictionary definitions for prynne

Prynne

/ (prɪn) /

noun

William. 1600–69, English Puritan leader and pamphleteer, whose ears were cut off in punishment for his attacks on Laud

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