Sievers

[ zee-fuhrs ]

/ ˈzi fərs /

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noun

E·du·ard

[ey-doo-ahrt], /ˈeɪ du ɑrt/, 1850–1932, German philologist.

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How to use Sievers in a sentence

Sievers had already in 1871 arrived at the same result (see Frster, p. 35, note) but had not published it.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers
Maclean changed coats and caps with the insensible Russian engineer, while Sievers called the Saigon's men from below.
Golden Stories|Various
A second later, in a silence that could be felt, he blew out the light, and followed Sievers into the tunnel.
Golden Stories|Various
Then, while I covered the sailors forward with the machine-gun on the bridge, Sievers took the gold-laced crowd aft with a rush.
Golden Stories|Various

My friend Sievers will, I am sure, be delighted to make you feel at ease at Turriparva.
Vivian Grey|Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli