Hamilton

[ ham-uhl-tuhn ]

noun

1. Alexander, 1757–1804, American statesman and writer on government: the first Secretary of the Treasury 1789–97; mortally wounded by Aaron Burr in a duel.
2. Alice, 1869–1970, U.S. physician, educator, and toxicologist.
3. Edith, 1867–1963, U.S. classical scholar and writer.
4. Lady Emma Amy, or Emily, Lyon, 1765?–1815, mistress of Viscount Nelson.
5. Sir Ian Standish Mon·teith [mon, -teeth], 1853–1947, British general.
6. Sir William, 1788–1856, Scottish philosopher.
7. Sir William Rowan [roh, -, uh, n], 1805–65, Irish mathematician and astronomer.
8. former name of Churchill River.
9. Mount Hamilton, a mountain of the Coast Range in California, near San Jose: site of Lick Observatory. 4,209 feet (1,283 meters).
10. a seaport in southeastern Ontario, in southeastern Canada, on Lake Ontario.
11. a city on central North Island, in New Zealand.
12. an administrative district in the Strathclyde region, in southern Scotland. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).
13. a city in this district, southeast of Glasgow.
14. a city in southwestern Ohio.
15. a seaport in and the capital of Bermuda.
16. a male given name.

Hamilton

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/ ˈhæməltən /

noun

1. HamiltonAlexander?17571804MUSPOLITICS: statesman Alexander. ?1757–1804, American statesman. He was a leader of the Federalists and as first secretary of the Treasury (1789–95) established a federal bank
2. HamiltonEmma, Lady?17651815FEnglishMISC: mistress Lady Emma. ?1765–1815, mistress of Nelson
3. HamiltonJames, 1st Duke of Hamilton16061649MScottishMISC: courtierMILITARY: soldier James, 1st Duke of Hamilton. 1606–49, Scottish supporter of Charles I in the English Civil War: defeated by Cromwell at the Battle of Preston and executed
4. HamiltonLewis Carl1985MMalteseSPORT & GAMES: racing driver Lewis (Carl) . born 1985, English racing driver; Formula One world champion (2008)
5. HamiltonRichard19222011MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: artist Richard. 1922–2011, British artist: a pioneer of the pop art style
6. HamiltonSir William Rowan18051865MIrishSCIENCE: mathematician Sir William Rowan. 1805–65, Irish mathematician: founded Hamiltonian mechanics and formulated the theory of quaternions

Hamilton

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/ ˈhæməltən /

noun

1. a port in central Canada, in S Ontario on Lake Ontario: iron and steel industry. Pop: 618 820 (2001)
2. a city in New Zealand, on central North Island. Pop: 129 300 (2004 est)
3. a town in S Scotland, in South Lanarkshire near Glasgow. Pop: 48 546 (2001)
4. the capital and chief port of Bermuda. Pop: 3461 (2000)
5. the former name of Churchill

Example Sentences

“We look at this as an opportunity to mount the safest and best production we can there,” said Thomas Kail, who directed the Broadway production of “Hamilton,” as well as the film version, which debuted last summer.

From Washington Post

After not reaching double figures for six straight games, Hamilton scored 15 points Tuesday and followed that with a 13-point showing Wednesday.

From Washington Post

That said, Hamilton and others told me there’s reason to believe actual cases of flu are, indeed, way down.

From FiveThirtyEight

Hamilton’s experience has been a common one, as the federal government struggles to distribute the vaccine around the country.

From Washington Post

Should Norton decide not to run again, a large number of well-known political figures with greater name recognition than Hamilton would be expected to enter the race for Norton’s seat, political observers say.

From Washington Blade

Weeks retained an unparalleled legal team, which included bitter political rivals Hamilton and Burr.

From The Daily Beast

So did Alexander Hamilton, and on a grander scale than your AmEx.

From The Daily Beast

Yet according to Hamilton, “it was quickly apparent that other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.”

From The Daily Beast

Brown was still sounding the alarm about one particular firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, when he was arrested on September 12, 2012.

From The Daily Beast

She jumped bail to Canada, with more than $1 million in cash and diamonds, and settled in Hamilton, Ontario.

From The Daily Beast

The color-bearer went down, but the flag was seized by Randolph Hamilton, and held aloft.

From Project Gutenberg

Ole man Hamilton come from de norf somewhar, an' bought Ted's mother, a likely mulatto.

From Project Gutenberg

The equipage of the resident, Mr. Hamilton, to whom I had letters, was distinguishable from the others by its greater splendour.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Hamilton read it hastily through, alighted from his carriage immediately, came and received me very cordially.

From Project Gutenberg

My servant, who already had the letter to Mr. Hamilton in his hand, hastened to him directly, and gave it to him.

From Project Gutenberg