Asquith

[ as-kwith ]

noun

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

Asquith

/ ˈæskwɪθ /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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