Stilwell

[ stil-wel, -wuhl ]

/ ˈstɪl wɛl, -wəl /

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noun

Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe", 1883–1946, U.S. general.

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Words nearby Stilwell

stilt, stilt bug, stilted, Stilton, stilt root, Stilwell, stilyaga, stim, stime, stimming, Stimson

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How to use Stilwell in a sentence

Peterborough at once turned his horse, and, followed by Carleton and Jack Stilwell, galloped up the hill.
The Bravest of the Brave|G. A. Henty
"There are very few men about the village, Mr. Stilwell," the sergeant said, as Jack reined back his horse to speak to him.
The Bravest of the Brave|G. A. Henty
Talk about pirates, Captain Stilwell, why, I had rather fall among pirates any day than among these bloodthirsty wretches.
The Bravest of the Brave|G. A. Henty
His two favorite aides de camp, Stilwell and Graham, were the only officers who accompanied him.
The Bravest of the Brave|G. A. Henty

We had no tents, but the Major (Stilwell) had a bivouac and invited me in with him, which was a blessing as it rained all night.
Letters from Mesopotamia|Robert Palmer

British Dictionary definitions for Stilwell

Stilwell

/ (ˈstɪlwɛl) /

noun

Joseph W (arren), known as Vinegar Joe. 1883–1946, US general, who was (1941–44) Chiang Kai-shek's chief of staff and commander of all US forces in China, Burma (Myanmar), and India

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