Lawrence

[ lawr-uhns, lor- ]

noun

1. D(avid) H(erbert), 1885–1930, English novelist.
2. Ernest O(rlando), 1901–58, U.S. physicist: inventor of the cyclotron; Nobel Prize 1939.
3. Gertrude, 1901?–52, English actress.
4. Jacob, 1917–2000, U.S. painter and educator.
5. James, 1781–1813, U.S. naval officer in the War of 1812.
6. Saint. Also Latin Laurentius. died a.d. 258?, early church martyr.
7. Sir Thomas, 1769–1830, English painter.
8. T(homas) E(dward) T. E. ShawLawrence of Arabia, 1888–1935, English archaeologist, adventurer, soldier, and writer.
9. a city in NE Massachusetts, on the Merrimack River.
10. a city in E Kansas, on the Kansas River.
11. a town in central Indiana.
12. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “a man of Laurentum.”

Lawrence

/ ˈlɒrəns /

noun

1. Lawrence, Saint258MRomanRELIGION: martyrRELIGION: saint Saint. died 258 ad , Roman martyr: according to tradition he was roasted to death on a gridiron. Feast day: Aug 10
2. LawrenceD(avid) H(erbert)18851930MBritishWRITING: novelistWRITING: poetWRITING: short-story writer D ( avid ) H ( erbert ). 1885–1930, British novelist, poet, and short-story writer. Many of his works deal with the destructiveness of modern industrial society, contrasted with the beauty of nature and instinct, esp the sexual impulse. His novels include Sons and Lovers (1913), The Rainbow (1915), Women in Love (1920), and Lady Chatterley's Lover (1928)
3. LawrenceErnest Orlando19011958MUSSCIENCE: physicistTECHNOLOGY: inventor Ernest Orlando. 1901–58, US physicist, who invented the cyclotron (1931): Nobel prize for physics 1939
4. LawrenceGertrude18981952FBritishTHEATRE: actress Gertrude. 1898–1952, British actress, noted esp for her roles in comedies such as Noël Coward's Private Lives (1930)
5. LawrenceSir Thomas17691830MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Sir Thomas. 1769–1830, British portrait painter
6. LawrenceT(homas) E(dward)18881935MBritishMILITARY: soldierWRITING: writer T ( homas ) E ( dward ), known as Lawrence of Arabia. 1888–1935, British soldier and writer. He took a major part in the Arab revolt against the Turks (1916–18), proving himself an outstanding guerrilla leader. He described his experiences in The Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1926)

Lawrence

/ lôr′əns /

1. American physicist who in 1929 built the first cyclotron, which he used to study the structure of the atom, transmute elements, and produce artificial radiation. His work laid the foundation for the development of the atomic bomb.

Example Sentences

Will Lawrence want to continue as an owner if Lance is no longer a driver?

From BBC

Following a days-long investigation in partnership with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrence police on April 10 released a statement saying, “There is no indication of foul play in the death of Cole Brings Plenty.”

From Los Angeles Times

Avon & Somerset Police said just before 13:00 GMT a BMW left the road on Long Cross, in Lawrence Weston, Bristol, and hit the child.

From BBC

In the episodes I’ve seen, the action takes place largely indoors — it’s less “Lawrence of Arrakis” than it is, you know, a premium cable show.

From Los Angeles Times

The midfield combination of Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade – which seemed one of the most settled parts of England's side before the autumn – hasn't mustered much punch over the last three games.

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