Danby

/ (ˈdænbɪ) /


noun
  1. Also: 1st Duke of Leeds 1st Earl of, title of Thomas Osborne . 1631–1712, English politician; Lord Treasurer (1673–78): regarded as the founder of the Tory party

  2. Francis . 1793–1861, Irish painter of romantic landscapes and historical subjects

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How to use Danby in a sentence

  • Having come upon them while in the act, Danby Force had added a few luxuries to the stock.

    Gypsy Flight | Roy J. Snell
  • In her eagerness to catch every word, Jeanne moved close up beside Danby Force.

    Gypsy Flight | Roy J. Snell
  • After casting the gleam of a flashlight upon the bunk Danby Force had indicated, she seized the blankets and threw them back.

    Gypsy Flight | Roy J. Snell
  • During the time Danby Force was having his fortune told she was thinking at intervals of him.

    Gypsy Flight | Roy J. Snell
  • Then, as if all the gnarled trees had been shaking fists at her, she sprang back to her place close to Danby Force.

    Gypsy Flight | Roy J. Snell