Mayhew

[mey-hyoo]

noun

Jonathan, 1720–66, American Congregational clergyman.

Thomas, 1593–1682, American colonist, born in England: settler and governor of Martha's Vineyard.

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Mayhew (ˈmeɪhjuː)

—n
	Henry. 1812--87, British social commentator, journalist, and writer; a founder of Punch (1841): best known for London Labour and the London Poor (1851--62)

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