wainwright
a wagon maker.
Origin of wainwright
1Other definitions for Wainwright (2 of 2)
Jonathan May·hew [mey-hyoo], /ˈmeɪ hyu/, 1883–1953, U.S. general.
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How to use wainwright in a sentence
The Wainwrights were expecting their middle daughter, Grace, home from abroad.
Holiday Stories for Young People | VariousWainwrights demeanour was one of reckless effrontery steadily maintained to the last.
The Chronicles of Newgate, v. 2/2 | Arthur GriffithsThe Wainwrights' house stood at the end of a long willow-bordered lane.
Holiday Stories for Young People | VariousWainwrights demeanour after sentence has been described in the last chapter.
The Chronicles of Newgate, v. 2/2 | Arthur GriffithsPlease see that the Wainwrights, particularly Marian, are present.
The Silent Bullet | Arthur B. Reeve
British Dictionary definitions for wainwright (1 of 2)
/ (ˈweɪnˌraɪt) /
a person who makes wagons
British Dictionary definitions for Wainwright (2 of 2)
/ (ˈweɪnˌraɪt) /
Loudon. born 1946, US rock singer and songwriter. His albums include Loudon Wainwright III (1970), Fame and Wealth (1983), Grown Man (1995) and Strange Weirdos (2007)
his daughter, Martha . born 1976, US rock singer and songwriter. Her recordings include the album Martha Wainwright (2005)
his son, Rufus . born 1973, US rock singer and songwriter. His albums include Want One (2003), Want Two (2004) and Release the Stars (2007)
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