Cowper

[ koo-per, kou- ]

noun

1. William, 1731–1800, English poet and hymnologist.

Cowper

/ ˈkuːpə; ˈkaʊ- /

noun

1. CowperWilliam17311800MEnglishWRITING: poet William. 1731–1800, English poet, noted for his nature poetry, such as in The Task (1785), and his hymns

Example Sentences

Paul Collins, who chairs the museum's board of trustees, said the Cowper and Newton Museum wanted to "reflect the universal appeal of this hymn".

From BBC

Sheffield lost the Democratic party primary that year to Steve Cowper, who went on to be elected governor.

From Seattle Times

With a sentence, she can send customers to the modiste or suitors away from annoying Cressida Cowper.

From Salon

Some romantics may not be completely pleased by season 2, which doesn't wrap up neatly in a bow like the empire waist on a Cressida Cowper dress.

From Salon

When he was again in their company, he could not help remembering what he had seen; nor could he avoid observations which, unless it were like Cowper and his fire at twilight,

From Literature