Asquith

[ as-kwith ]

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noun

Herbert Henry 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, 1852–1928, British statesman: prime minister 1908–16.

Asquith

/ ˈæskwɪθ /

AsquithHerbert Henry, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith18521928MBritishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Herbert Henry, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith. 1852–1928, British statesman; prime minister (1908–16); leader of the Liberal Party (1908–26)

Mr. Asquith evidently has given in his adhesion to the new system of "colour adjectives."

Having had time to consider the Budget proposals in detail Mr. Asquith was less complimentary and more critical.

In the Liberal campaign on behalf of free trade the real leader, however, was Mr Asquith.

Sir John Leng calls Asquith's attention to dangerous occupation of lion-tamers.

The king was supported in his opinion by Walter Asquith, who has been the firm champion of home rule.

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