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

“It sounds like they reformulate to avoid having to put a Prop. 65 label on their product,” Knox said.

From Los Angeles Times

When the law takes effect, Knox said, Californians will be able to “smoke in a restaurant for the first time in 30 years. That is a big step backward.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Winstone, who appeared in 2004 film King Arthur with the teen, became patron of The Rob Knox Foundation after filming a documentary on his murder.

From BBC

Mr Knox, from Hawkinge in Kent, said the hardest thing was saying goodbye.

From BBC

The top player on the No. 1 team in California, Knox is a 6-foot-2 center who changes games with her defense.

From Los Angeles Times