Lomax

[ loh-maks ]

noun

1. John Avery, 1867–1948, and his son, Alan, 1915–2002, U.S. folklorists.

Lomax

/ ˈləʊmæks /

noun

1. LomaxAlan19152002MUSSOCIAL SCIENCE: folklorist Alan. 1915–2002, and his father John Avery (ˈeɪvərɪ) (1867–1948), US folklorists

Example Sentences

Lomax, now 73, said in an interview Wednesday that he was humbled to have the bill named after him and excited that his advocacy could mean a different experience for other exonerees.

From Washington Post

Lomax, who was among the five men who petitioned, received $3 million.

From Washington Post

Scott gave the two funds major gifts as well, but Lomax and Williams declined to specify how much.

From Washington Post

“We need to be looking at the possibility that this might be scrutinized again,” Lomax said.

From The Daily Beast

But Lomax can heave a small sigh of relief, at least for now: Legislative reform to the 1033 program will not happen in 2014.

From The Daily Beast

Lomax co-authored a study of traffic congestion across 90 cities in which the Bridgeport area ranked among the top ten.

From The Daily Beast

This cavalry was a short time afterward organized into a division under the command of General Lomax.

From Project Gutenberg

Lomax's cavalry was at Millboro', west of Staunton, where supplies were obtainable.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Lomax and I remarked that we didn't have a very good view.

From Project Gutenberg

I never once thought of its happening till Dr. Lomax's letter came; for you know, Cecil, you told me you meant to work.

From Project Gutenberg

It was from young Mr. Lomax, not from the Doctor: the similarity in the handwriting had misled Mr. Cunningham.

From Project Gutenberg