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Shairp

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[shairp, shahrp] / ʃɛərp, ʃɑrp /

noun

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


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

From BusinessWeek Jan. 18, 2012

"True, sir, as gospel," said Mrs. Shairp, touched by the ring of pain that came into the young man's voice as he spoke.

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

The Rev. Dr. Shairp, of Bamborough, hearing of the invention, and having charge of a charity for saving life at sea, sent a boat to Lukin to be made “unimmergible.”

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper, Frederick

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

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