Tennant

[ten-uh nt]

noun

Smithson,1761–1815, English chemist: discoverer of osmium and iridium.

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Examples from the Web for tennant

Contemporary Examples of tennant

Tennant, who was recently voted the favourite Doctor of the past 50 years, left the show in 2010.
A Primer For Doctor Who’s ‘Day of the Doctor’ Episode
Chancellor Agard
November 23, 2013
That would be so terrible to lose that…The same was true for David [Tennant].
Doctor Who’s Global Takeover
Jace Lacob
August 23, 2011

Historical Examples of tennant

My compliments to Mrs. Tennant, and all the good folks in Glenconnel and Barguharrie.
The Letters of Robert Burns
Robert Burns
I've been discussing a little matter of business with Miss Tennant.
IT and Other Stories
Gouverneur Morris
But even at this juncture Miss Tennant could not speak the truth.
IT and Other Stories
Gouverneur Morris
“This is why,” said Tennant, and drew a letter from his pocket.
A Young Man in a Hurry
Robert W. Chambers
Sunshine, blue sky, and the perfume of the wistaria were too much for Tennant.
A Young Man in a Hurry
Robert W. Chambers