Seddon

[ sed-n ]

/ ˈsɛd n /

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noun

Richard John, 1845–1906, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister 1893–1906.

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How to use Seddon in a sentence

As we desire to harmonize conflicting opinions, and to arrive at a fair settlement, we have voted against Mr. Seddon's amendment.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention|Lucius Eugene Chittenden
For this reason Maryland votes "No" on Mr. Seddon's proposition.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention|Lucius Eugene Chittenden
Afterwards, also, Miss Seddon was burnt to death in the house, by her clothes catching fire.
Bygone London|Frederick Ross
He denied the right of Congress to control his Cabinet, but he was finally constrained to allow Seddon to retire.
The Day of the Confederacy|Nathaniel W. Stephenson

Benjamin had now been removed from office, but his successor, Seddon, had inherited the antagonism to Johnston.
Life of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman.|W. Fletcher Johnson

British Dictionary definitions for Seddon

Seddon

/ (ˈsɛdən) /

noun

Richard John, known as King Dick. 1845–1906, New Zealand statesman, born in England; prime minister of New Zealand (1893–1906)

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