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

Mrs. Shairp, the housekeeper, with whom he was a favourite, uttered a startled exclamation at his appearance.

From Under False Pretences A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

But after all, I should but do what has been done over and over again by his numerous biographers, the chief of whom are Carlyle, Chambers, and Professor Shairp.

From Friend Mac Donald by O'Rell, Max

As to the originality of the form which he employed, it is impossible to agree with Principal Shairp; indeed, he vitiates his whole case by comparing Keble to George Herbert and Henry Vaughan.

From Essays by Benson, Arthur Christopher

"If the penters are coming in, it's just the time that I sud be here, sir," said Mrs. Shairp, firmly, but respectfully.

From Under False Pretences A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline