Dadd

British  

/ dæd /

noun

1. Richard. 1817–86, British painter of mythological and fairy scenes. He was committed to an asylum for patricide

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Example Sentences

“No judge likes the idea of people spending huge amounts to legally brag about their own self-imagined genius,” said David Ruck, a partner and divorce specialist at law firm Gordon Dadd.

From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2017

Capt Christopher Dadd was in the operations room when he realised what was happening, the inquest was told.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2012

Hood's hospital steward, George Henry Haydon, was an amateur artist and encouraged Dadd further.

From Time Magazine Archive

But during a trip to the Near East in 1842, Dadd began to have strange visions.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thank you, Mr Dadd,” said Celia, hurrying the dog away, and giving him a run down along the hollow; while Jemmy Dadd threw himself back, rolled over on to his face, and laughed hoarsely.

From Cutlass and Cudgel by Schonberg, J.