Scofield

/ (ˈskəʊfiːld) /

noun

(David) Paul . (1922–2008), English stage and film actor

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Words nearby Scofield

SCOBY, scody, scoff, scoffer, scofflaw, Scofield, scoinson arch, scoke, scold, scolding, scolding bridle

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Example sentences from the Web for Scofield

The Scofield Reference Bible sold millions of copies worldwide, and was one of the best selling books of the 20th century.
The Rapture: The Theological Idea That Inspired ‘The Leftovers’|Matthew Paul Turner|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Piper, with a Western taste for convenience and cordiality, had adopted this mode of referring to Scofield.
True and Other Stories|George Parsons Lathrop
Fact is, I knew Scofield's wife's sister when she was young.
True and Other Stories|George Parsons Lathrop
The mill-door was fast, but at this moment the bolts were loosed, and Scofield made his appearance.
True and Other Stories|George Parsons Lathrop

I was out to dinner with Mr. Scofield and his wife who came in '49.
Old Rail Fence Corners|Various
"And you can do a good deal better than I can; that's certain," said Hounshell to Scofield, breaking in.
True and Other Stories|George Parsons Lathrop

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