Sevier

American  

[suh-veeer] / səˈviər /

noun

1. John, 1745–1815, U.S. Revolutionary War soldier and politician: first governor of Tennessee.

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Example Sentences

Born on Jan. 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tenn., Dolly was the fourth of 12 children in a family of very slight means.

From The Wall Street Journal

“For comedians, their voice and delivery is a huge part of what got them a huge audience,” said Ben Sevier, president of the Grand Central Publishing Group.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Tea is such a natural addition to fried chicken because it adds a welcome touch of bitterness to the meat, which complements the juicy, rich, fatty, crispy bird,” wrote Joe Sevier for Epicurious.

From Salon

A woman identified by media outlets as the shooting suspect’s girlfriend also was arrested on an accessory charge Thursday night in adjoining Sevier County, where records show she was also jailed Saturday.

From Seattle Times

Park officials say they paused entry to allow fire crews enough room to assess the growing blaze in Sevier County east of Knoxville.

From Seattle Times