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Knox

[ noks ]

noun

  1. (William) Frank(lin), 1874–1944, U.S. publisher and government official.
  2. Henry, 1750–1806, American Revolutionary general: 1st U.S. secretary of war 1785–94.
  3. John, c1510–72, Scottish religious reformer and historian.
  4. Phi·lan·der Chase [fi-, lan, -der], 1853–1921, U.S. lawyer and politician: secretary of state 1909–13.
  5. Fort. Fort Knox.


Knox

/ nɒks /

noun

  1. KnoxJohn?15141572MScottishRELIGION: theologianHISTORY: historian John. ?1514–72, Scottish theologian and historian. After exile in England and on the Continent (1547–59), he returned to Scotland in 1559 and established the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (1560). His chief historical work was the History of the Reformation in Scotland (1586)
  2. KnoxRonald (Arbuthnott)18881957MBritishRELIGION: clergymanWRITING: author Ronald ( Arbuthnott ). 1888–1957, British priest and author. A convert to Roman Catholicism, he is noted for his translation of the Vulgate (1945–49)


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This was also the year Duke University student Belle Knox put college girls on the map.

Ultimately, the Italian courts and Italian-American extradition agreements may decide the fate of Amanda Knox.

The case of Amanda Knox has captivated readers on both sides of the Atlantic for seven years.

First of all, although it was inspired by the Amanda Knox case, mine is a completely different story.

Of course, Knox also cautions contestants to be prepared for the personal ramifications off-camera.

For further values and for the method of calculation, see Knox, loc.

General Knox was the first to advance, and Washington drew him toward him and kissed him.

He took with him General Knox, who had frequently dealt with Indians.

Life Knox and several others had gone off on a scout for "extras."

Would John Knox have been so fiery in denunciation if those wicked maids of honor had not derided him?

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