Melville
Herman, 1819–91, U.S. novelist.
Lake, a saltwater lake on the E coast of Labrador, Newfoundland, in E Canada, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow inlet: the mouth of the Churchill River is at its W end. About 1,133 sq. mi. (2,935 sq. km).
a male given name.
Other words from Melville
- Mel·vil·le·an, adjective, noun
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How to use Melville in a sentence
That Norfolk opposed compromise appears from Robert Melvilles deposition.
The Mystery of Mary Stuart | Andrew LangThe Lords were Melvilles employers, but his heart was sore for Mary.
The Mystery of Mary Stuart | Andrew LangAnd the young Melvilles are perhaps coming down to Kingshaven before long.
The Good Ship Rover | Robina F. HardyFertility of resource with great promptitude in action are among Mr. Melvilles strongest and most valuable traits.
Mysteries of Police and Crime | Arthur GriffithsI don't think the Melvilles ever did anything worth recording in history since.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903 | Lucy Maud Montgomery
British Dictionary definitions for Melville
/ (ˈmɛlvɪl) /
Herman. 1819–91, US novelist and short-story writer. Among his works, Moby Dick (1851) and Billy Budd (written 1891, published 1924) are outstanding
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