Stubbs

[stuhbz]

noun

William,1825–1901, English historian and bishop.

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Examples from the Web for stubbs

Contemporary Examples

After the vote to censure, Stubbs simply said, “All members of Congress are in need of humbling experiences from time to time.”
History’s Progressive Gay Politicians that Paved the Way for Mike Michaud
Brandy Zadrozny
November 5, 2013

Historical Examples

Stubbs was a good mechanic and took charge of the construction.
A Gold Hunter's Experience
Chalkley J. Hambleton
Here Mr. Stubbs declared his intention of spending the night.
Paul Prescott's Charge
Horatio Alger
"I'm glad to see you, Paul," said Mrs. Stubbs with a friendly smile.
Paul Prescott's Charge
Horatio Alger
The man glanced up at Stubbs and then turned his attention to Wilson.
The Web of the Golden Spider
Frederick Orin Bartlett
With a sinking heart he realized that something must have happened to Stubbs.
The Web of the Golden Spider
Frederick Orin Bartlett

British Dictionary definitions for stubbs

Stubbs

noun

George. 1724–1806, English painter, noted esp for his pictures of horses

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Stubbs

Examples from the Web for stubbs

Contemporary Examples

After the vote to censure, Stubbs simply said, “All members of Congress are in need of humbling experiences from time to time.”

Historical Examples

Stubbs was a good mechanic and took charge of the construction.

Here Mr. Stubbs declared his intention of spending the night.

"I'm glad to see you, Paul," said Mrs. Stubbs with a friendly smile.

The man glanced up at Stubbs and then turned his attention to Wilson.

With a sinking heart he realized that something must have happened to Stubbs.

Stubbs