Colden

[ kohl-duhn ]

noun
  1. Cadwallader, 1688–1776, Scottish physician, botanist, and public official in America, born in Ireland.

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How to use Colden in a sentence

  • Colden came to be a friend of William Bradford, as he had been of Hunter, and watched his work with deep interest.

    Literary New York | Charles Hemstreet
  • In after years Colden told how his studies and his writings were interrupted by the coming of the new and lively Governor.

    Literary New York | Charles Hemstreet
  • Cadwallader Colden lived down by the waterside near the fort wall over which Dominie Campbell was dragged.

    Literary New York | Charles Hemstreet
  • And in his house there, when Cosby's rule quieted down, Colden got to his studies again.

    Literary New York | Charles Hemstreet
  • This proffer on the part of Colden did not satisfy the people; they wanted the entire control of the stamps themselves.