Quarles

[ kwawrlz, kwahrlz ]

/ kwɔrlz, kwɑrlz /

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noun

Francis, 1592–1644, English poet.

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Words nearby Quarles

quark, quark model, quarkonium, quarks, quark star, Quarles, Quarnero, quarrel, quarrelsome, quarrian, quarrier

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How to use Quarles in a sentence

Quarles quickly grabbed a surgical mask from under the bar and seamlessly handed it to the customer before taking orders.
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“Unless they are hoarders, [celebs] don't keep most of it,” Quarles says.
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In Quarles, police captured a rape suspect, noticed he was wearing an empty holster, and asked him where his gun was.
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The old man slanted a keen glance in Mr. Quarles' direction.
From Place to Place|Irvin S. Cobb

"I guess there ain't much doubt about him bein' the right one," said the constable, whose name was Quarles.
Back Home|Irvin S. Cobb
It was monstrous hot going through them thick bottoms afoot, and me and Quarles here outrun the sheriff and the others.
Back Home|Irvin S. Cobb
Quarles, the constable, and the deputy sheriff tagged behind to see their catch properly caged.
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In the middle of the afternoon we moved up the river a little way and crossed at Quarles Ford.
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British Dictionary definitions for Quarles

Quarles

/ (kwɔːlz, kwɑːlz) /

noun

Francis. 1592–1644, English poet

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