drew

[ droo ]
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verb
  1. simple past tense of draw.

Other definitions for Drew (2 of 2)

Drew
[ droo ]

noun
  1. Charles Richard, 1904–50, U.S. physician: developer of blood-bank technique.

  2. Daniel, 1797–1879, U.S. financier and capitalist.

  1. John, 1827–62, U.S. actor, born in Ireland.

  2. his son, John, 1853–1927, U.S. actor.

  3. a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “trusty.”

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How to use drew in a sentence

  • The Barrymores were a multigenerational dynasty that included film and theater actors John, Lionel, Ethel, John drew, and drew.

  • A swell dresser—say, he had John drew beat by two mauve neckties and a purple frock coat.

    Seven Keys to Baldpate | Earl Derr Biggers
  • Otherwise, imperturbability of the John drew kind was supposed to be a trade mark of culture blown in the bottle.

    The Footlights Fore and Aft | Channing Pollock
  • About this time John drew had made his way to a unique eminence on the American stage.

    Charles Frohman: Manager and Man | Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman
  • Afterward Daly became "dresser" for John drew, the virus of the theater got into his system, and before long he was an actor.

    Charles Frohman: Manager and Man | Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman

British Dictionary definitions for drew

drew

/ (druː) /


verb
  1. the past tense of draw

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