j knox

Knox

[noks]
noun
1.
(William) Frank(lin) 1874–1944, U.S. publisher and government official.
2.
Henry, 1750–1806, American Revolutionary general: 1st U.S. secretary of war 1785–94.
3.
John, c1510–72, Scottish religious reformer and historian.
4.
Phi·lan·der Chase [fi-lan-der] , 1853–1921, U.S. lawyer and politician: secretary of state 1909–13.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Knox (nɒks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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1.  John. ?1514--72, Scottish theologian and historian. After exile in England and on the Continent (1547--59), he returned to Scotland in 1559 and established the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (1560). His chief historical work was the History of the Reformation in Scotland (1586)
2.  Ronald (Arbuthnott). 1888--1957, British priest and author. A convert to Roman Catholicism, he is noted for his translation of the Vulgate (1945--49)

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