Cleland

/ ˈklɛlənd /

noun

1. ClelandJohn17091789MBritishWRITING: writer John. 1709–89, British writer, best known for his bawdy novel Fanny Hill (1748–49)

Example Sentences

"I sentence you to not less than 30 years and not more than 60 years," Cleland said.

From The Daily Beast

And, after acknowledging that he was talking to a 68-year-old man, Judge Cleland announced his decision.

From The Daily Beast

"I'm not going to sentence you to centuries in prison," Judge John Cleland announced in his deep baritone.

From The Daily Beast

The jury was afforded a 20-minute break to “clear their heads,” as Senior Judge John Cleland described it.

From The Daily Beast

Later that day, Judge Cleland warned the panel that they will be sequestered when they begin deliberations.

From The Daily Beast

Cleland alone, in his Institution of a Nobleman , had treated it seriously.

From Project Gutenberg

It appears in the arms of Cleland, and also in the crest of Shakerley, Bart.

From Project Gutenberg

Cleland fell in the fight; the clans disbanded, and Mackay occupied the castle of Blair.

From Project Gutenberg

Cleland had, when little more than sixteen years old, borne arms in that insurrection which had been put down at Bothwell Bridge.

From Project Gutenberg

The enemy whom Dundee had most reason to fear was a youth of distinguished courage and abilities named William Cleland.

From Project Gutenberg