Burt L., pseudonym of Gilbert Patten.
Myles or Miles c1584–1656, American settler, born in England: military leader in Plymouth Colony.
1425–75; late Middle English; origin uncertain; perhaps stand + dish
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By Your Side follows Linda Standish, a council worker in the unclaimed heirs unit who investigates the lives of people who have died alone and attempts to track down any surviving relatives.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
The firm’s sole female partner, Close’s Dina Standish, blesses their exit, encouraging them to take Nash-Betts’ lead investigator, Emerald Greene, with them.
From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025
“There’s definitely an integral history between Bike and the gay community,” said the team’s president, Jonathan Standish, who’s also a player.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024
But the strategies behind running a successful bricks-and-mortar store are shifting, Standish said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2023
There was some objection to allowing Giles to be the messenger, but here Captain Standish stood his friend, though Constance looked at him reproachfully for helping Giles into this risky business.
From A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 by Taggart, Marion Ames
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