Shairp

American  

[shairp, shahrp] / ʃɛərp, ʃɑrp /

noun

1. John Campbell Principal Shairp, 1819–85, English critic, poet, and educator.

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Example Sentences

Investors anticipated S&P’s action, said David Shairp, a global strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management in London.

From BusinessWeek • Jan. 18, 2012

Well, well," said Hugo, in a soothing tone, as if he were making a concession, "come back in a week, if you like, my good Mrs. Shairp.

From Under False Pretences A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

I will wait here myself until Samson comes, and if she is not better I will summon Mrs. Shairp.

From Under False Pretences A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

Mrs. Shairp could say little about the laird's mother.

From Under False Pretences A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

With the first two her words were sacred, but Mrs. Shairp, though kindly enough, was not so trustworthy.

From Under False Pretences A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline