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standish

1

[ stan-dish ]

noun

, Archaic.
  1. a stand for ink, pens, and other writing materials.


Standish

2

[ stan-dish ]

noun

  1. Burt L., pseudonym of Gilbert Patten.
  2. Myles or Miles [mahylz], c1584–1656, American settler, born in England: military leader in Plymouth Colony.

standish

1

/ ˈstændɪʃ /

noun

  1. a stand, usually of metal, for pens, ink bottles, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Standish

2

/ ˈstændɪʃ /

noun

  1. StandishMyles?15841656MEnglishMILITARY: military leader Myles (or Miles ). ?1584–1656, English military leader of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth, New England
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of standish1

1425–75; late Middle English; origin uncertain; perhaps stand + dish
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Word History and Origins

Origin of standish1

C15: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

Our hen-roosts had been robbed, and it was pretty certain that one or other of the Standish brothers was the thief.

But Miles Standish was so brave a man that he made his men stand firm and drive the Indians away.

While Standish and his men were busy exploring, the Mayflower rode at anchor, and its inmates barely escaped a horrible death.

A meeting was appointed, and when Massasoit appeared, a few days later, Standish received him.

This act of daring made other Indians respect Standish, whom they called the "big little man."

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