talbot

¹ American  

[tawl-buht, tal-] / ˈtɔl bət, ˈtæl- /

noun

1. a hound with long pendent ears.

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Talbot ² American  

[tawl-buht, tal-] / ˈtɔl bət, ˈtæl- /

noun

1. Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury, 1660–1718, British statesman: prime minister 1714.

2. William Henry Fox, 1800–77, English pioneer in photography.

3. a male given name.

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Talbot ¹ British  

/ ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

1. ( William Henry ) Fox . 1800–77, British scientist, a pioneer of photography, who developed the calotype process

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talbot ² British  

/ ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

1. (formerly) an ancient breed of large hound, usually white or light-coloured, having pendulous ears and strong powers of scent

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Etymology

Origin of talbot

1350–1400; Middle English: dog's name, originally man's nickname < Old French

Example Sentences

Public Health Wales said it was working with Swansea Bay Health Board and Neath Port Talbot Council to investigate a number cases of acute respiratory infections associated with Blaenhonddan Primary School in Bryncoch, Neath.

From BBC

"We are aware of several cases of acute respiratory infections linked to the school and are working closely with Swansea Bay University Health Board, Neath Port Talbot Council and the school to manage the situation," Mr Adamson said.

From BBC

Gareth Talbot does not necessarily believe in God, but he's started going to church.

From BBC

"While kissing may seem like an ordinary or universal behavior, it is only documented in 46% of human cultures," said Catherine Talbot, co-author and Assistant Professor in the College of Psychology at Florida Institute of Technology.

From Science Daily

The campus was locked down immediately and no smoke infiltrated the galleries, said Emily Talbot, vice president of collections and chief curator, but the sculpture garden looked as if a hurricane had torn through it.

From Los Angeles Times