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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of standish¹

1425–75; late Middle English; origin uncertain; perhaps stand + dish

Word History and Origins

Origin of standish¹

C15: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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