Knox

[ noks ]

noun

1. (William) Frank(lin), 1874–1944, U.S. publisher and government official.
2. Henry, 1750–1806, American Revolutionary general: 1st U.S. secretary of war 1785–94.
3. John, c1510–72, Scottish religious reformer and historian.
4. Phi·lan·der Chase [fi-, lan, -der], 1853–1921, U.S. lawyer and politician: secretary of state 1909–13.
5. Fort. Fort Knox.

Knox

/ nɒks /

noun

1. KnoxJohn?15141572MScottishRELIGION: theologianHISTORY: historian John. ?1514–72, Scottish theologian and historian. After exile in England and on the Continent (1547–59), he returned to Scotland in 1559 and established the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (1560). His chief historical work was the History of the Reformation in Scotland (1586)
2. KnoxRonald (Arbuthnott)18881957MBritishRELIGION: clergymanWRITING: author Ronald ( Arbuthnott ). 1888–1957, British priest and author. A convert to Roman Catholicism, he is noted for his translation of the Vulgate (1945–49)

Example Sentences

Knox organized a Zoom call with Cornish to share her findings, and they connected with Smith at the thrift store to organize a date to meet in person, at Cornish’s insistence.

From Washington Post

Knox and Strieter Elting each said they were also contacted by police, and Strieter Elting said she turned over the text message exchange.

From Washington Post

Knox, now a senior vice president at Aflac, said he recalled Davis telling him that Reed had been drinking and unbuttoned or unzipped an article of her clothing.

From Washington Post

Knox said he asked Davis if she wanted to file a complaint with the House Ethics Committee, and she declined.

From Washington Post

Knox says investing in competitor keywords tends to be more costly.

From Digiday

This was also the year Duke University student Belle Knox put college girls on the map.

From The Daily Beast

Ultimately, the Italian courts and Italian-American extradition agreements may decide the fate of Amanda Knox.

From The Daily Beast

The case of Amanda Knox has captivated readers on both sides of the Atlantic for seven years.

From The Daily Beast

First of all, although it was inspired by the Amanda Knox case, mine is a completely different story.

From The Daily Beast

Of course, Knox also cautions contestants to be prepared for the personal ramifications off-camera.

From The Daily Beast

For further values and for the method of calculation, see Knox, loc.

From Project Gutenberg

General Knox was the first to advance, and Washington drew him toward him and kissed him.

From Project Gutenberg

He took with him General Knox, who had frequently dealt with Indians.

From Project Gutenberg

Life Knox and several others had gone off on a scout for "extras."

From Project Gutenberg

Would John Knox have been so fiery in denunciation if those wicked maids of honor had not derided him?

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