Newcomb
Simon, 1835–1909, U.S. astronomer.
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How to use Newcomb in a sentence
I think Newcomb, for President, was an uncommon hit—if he believes, he will probably carry others.
The Letters of William James, Vol. 1 | William JamesEven if it were nothing more than to follow Thoph Newcomb's example and sell fish.
The Rise of Roscoe Paine | Joseph C. LincolnProfessor Newcomb asks me to point out the advantages of a neutral meridian.
This illustration appears to me to answer the demands of Professor Newcomb.
Newcomb questions the totality of this eclipse, but assigns no clear reasons for his doubts.
The Story of Eclipses | George Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for Newcomb
/ (ˈnjuːkəm) /
Simon. 1835–1909, US astronomer, noted for his tables of celestial bodies and astronomical constants
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