Mayhew

[ mey-hyoo ]

noun

1. Jonathan, 1720–66, American Congregational clergyman.
2. Thomas, 1593–1682, American colonist, born in England: settler and governor of Martha's Vineyard.

Mayhew

/ ˈmeɪhjuː /

noun

1. MayhewHenry18121887MBritishSOCIAL SCIENCE: social commentatorWRITING: journalistWRITING: writer Henry. 1812–87, British social commentator, journalist, and writer; a founder of Punch (1841): best known for London Labour and the London Poor (1851–62)

Example Sentences

One Day, based on the book by David Nicholls, follows the lives of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew on St Swinthin's Day - 15 July - every year.

From BBC

Mary Mayhew, the chief executive of the Florida Hospital Association, agreed, but said the association’s main objections to the creation of the advanced birth centers involved safety concerns.

From New York Times

“There’s no such thing as a low-risk C-section, and they should not be done outside of a hospital,” Ms. Mayhew said.

From New York Times

Human remains found in a river in south London are believed to be those of 38-year-old Sarah Mayhew.

From BBC

Remains discovered on 2 April in Rowdown Fields, New Addington, have already been identified as those of Ms Mayhew, from Croydon.

From BBC