Holyoake

[ hohl-yohk, hoh-lee-ohk ]

noun

1. Sir Keith Jack·a [jak, -, uh], 1904–83, New Zealand political leader: prime minister 1957, 1960–72; governor general 1977–80.

Holyoake

/ ˈhəʊlɪˌəʊk /

noun

1. HolyoakeSir Keith Jacka19041983MNew ZealandPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Sir Keith Jacka (ˈdʒækə). 1904–83, New Zealand politician; prime minister (1957; 1960–72); governor general (1977–80)

Example Sentences

In other words, if he were a militant agnostic—a Huxley or a Holyoake.

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As I joined the circle, Mr. Holyoake called my attention to the fact that he was the only one in favor of peaceful measures.

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I was present in the court, to witness the trial of George Jacob Holyoake.

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There were three of us, Mrs. Holyoake, Madeline (our first child), and myself.

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Mr. Holyoake pleaded Not Guilty, and applied to have the names of the jury called over singly and distinctly.

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