Forrest
Edwin, 1806–72, U.S. actor.
John, 1st Baron, 1847–1918, Australian explorer and statesman.
Nathan Bedford, 1821–77, Confederate cavalry general in the U.S. Civil War.
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Forrest Gump was about as crimson as they come, and America loved the bejesus out of him.
Let Us Now Praise Famous Rednecks and Their Unjustly Unsung Kin | Allison Glock | August 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the U.S., however, it was only the second-highest grossing film, behind Forrest Gump.
‘The Lion King’ Turns 20: Every Crazy, Weird Fact About the Disney Classic | Kevin Fallon | June 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDealing with his case appropriately is a “test for our society,” said Dr. Forrest.
A builder by profession, he quickly became something of a Forrest Gump of budgetary doom.
Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed | Josh Robin | April 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLike Forrest Gump, South Beach Market prepares their fresh seafood in just about every way possible.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market | Jane & Michael Stern | April 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
As he came to the hill he passed within a few hundred yards of Forrest's men, who were concealed in the woods.
A Little Union Scout | Joel Chandler HarrisI had time during the mêlée to take note of the actions of General Forrest, and I observed that a great change had come over him.
A Little Union Scout | Joel Chandler HarrisWe came right upon General Forrest—I knew him from the newspaper portraits, poor as they were.
A Little Union Scout | Joel Chandler HarrisAbout four o'clock in the afternoon the troopers under General Forrest came in contact with Federals.
A Little Union Scout | Joel Chandler HarrisGeneral Forrest turned to an orderly: "Go fetch Grissom here; tell him to come right away."
A Little Union Scout | Joel Chandler Harris
British Dictionary definitions for Forrest
/ (ˈfɒrɪst) /
John, 1st Baron Forrest 1847–1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first premier of Western Australia (1890–1901)
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