Erskine

[ ur-skin ]

noun

1. John Erskine of Carnock, 1695–1768, Scottish writer on law.
2. John, 1879–1951, U.S. novelist, poet, and essayist.
3. a male given name.

Erskine

/ ˈɜːskɪn /

noun

1. ErskineThomas, 1st Baron17501823MScottishLAW: lawyer Thomas, 1st Baron. 1750–1823, Scottish lawyer: noted as a defence advocate, esp in cases involving civil liberties

Example Sentences

Mr Bennett, originally from Shotton in North Wales, lives in a home run by veterans’ charity Erskine in Edinburgh.

From BBC

Dodgers ace Carl Erskine lasted only one inning of the opener, giving up three walks and two triples for four Yankee runs.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers won Games 3 and 4 to even the Series, as Erskine set a then-record with 14 strikeouts in Game 3, but the Yankees never trailed while winning Games 5 and 6, winning the final game on Martin’s single in the bottom of the ninth.

From Los Angeles Times

Erskine’s 14 strikeouts in Game 3.

From Los Angeles Times

Dodgers ace Carl Erskine lasted only one inning of the opener, giving up three walks and two triples for four Yankee runs.

From Los Angeles Times