Grenfell

[ gren-fel ]

noun
  1. Sir Wilfred Thom·a·son [tom-uh-suhn], /ˈtɒm ə sən/, 1865–1940, English physician and missionary in Labrador and Newfoundland.

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How to use Grenfell in a sentence

  • Whisky is scarce in that country, but it is obtainable, and Grenfell generally procured a good deal of it.

    The Gold Trail | Harold Bindloss
  • Grenfell evidently understood him, and drew himself up with an attempt at dignity.

    The Gold Trail | Harold Bindloss
  • This would render it necessary to buy one; and to meet this expenditure Grenfell had six dollars and Weston not very much more.

    The Gold Trail | Harold Bindloss
  • Weston, who had been sent to work some distance from the camp that day and had not heard of this mishap, felt sorry for Grenfell.

    The Gold Trail | Harold Bindloss
  • Grenfell had clearer eyes and skin, and was steadier on his legs, for he had slaked his thirst with river-water for some time now.

    The Gold Trail | Harold Bindloss

British Dictionary definitions for Grenfell

Grenfell

/ (ˈɡrɛnfəl) /


noun
  1. Joyce, real name Joyce Irene Phipps. 1910–79, British comedy actress and writer

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