Reid
[reed]
- Sir George Huston,1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1904–05.
- Thomas,1710–96, Scottish philosopher.
- White·law [hwahyt-law, wahyt-] /ˈʰwaɪtˌlɔ, ˌwaɪt-/, 1837–1912, U.S. diplomat and journalist.
- a male given name, form of Read.
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Contemporary Examples
Reid planted a flag, ready to make his mark in the world of whisky, backed by ambition and a gorgeous piece of land.
Ester Elchies, The Estate Built By WhiskeyDecember 10, 2014
The land at Easter Elchies was the ideal place for Reid to set up his business.
Ester Elchies, The Estate Built By WhiskeyDecember 10, 2014
When Reid came on board, he had only leased part of the land to farm on; the deal did not include the house.
Ester Elchies, The Estate Built By WhiskeyDecember 10, 2014
Reid had written poems about three other professors, all of them critical and derogatory.
The amendment was attached to a Senate budget resolution, which Reid does not have the ability to block.
Historical Examples
In a few minutes Mrs. Reid and Kitty returned with Mr. Winship.
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
And suspicion grew to certainty that she and Reid were lovers.
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
Reid sat in the dark, still as a statue; I clenched my hands and held silence.
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
"Wait a minute," said Reid, his long, delicately shaped fingers trembling.
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
Reid alighted with a word of protest, offering his hand for the work.
The Flockmaster of Poison CreekGeorge W. Ogden
Reid
- Sir George Houston . 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: premier of New South Wales (1894–99); prime minister of Australia (1904–05)
- Thomas . 1710–96, Scottish philosopher and founder of what came to be known as the philosophy of common sense
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