Wilkes

[ wilks ]

noun

1. Charles, 1798–1877, U.S. rear admiral and explorer.
2. John, 1727–97, English political leader and journalist.
3. Maurice, 1913–2010, English computer scientist.

Wilkes

/ wɪlks /

noun

1. WilkesCharles17981877MUSTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer Charles. 1798–1877, US explorer of Antarctica
2. WilkesJohn17271797MEnglishPOLITICS: politician John. 1727–97, English politician, who was expelled from the House of Commons and outlawed for writing scurrilous articles about the government. He became a champion of parliamentary reform

Example Sentences

His platoon commander said his admiration for Fuslilier Wilkes' wit, mischief and cheeky nature, which "made his life difficult", also made him hard to discipline.

From BBC

The next assassination attempt happened thirty years later in 1865 when John Wilkes Booth, a devotee of the defeated Confederacy, shot and killed Abraham Lincoln.

From Salon

Jordan Wilkes, who is 28 and from the town, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court later.

From BBC

The men's four of Wilkes, Ambler, Aldridge and Davidson followed up with another bronze to bring GB's total to four rowing medals in Paris, already one more than they managed at Tokyo 2020.

From BBC

Ruling a verdict of unlawful killing, Coroner Jayne Wilkes noted the toddler was already dead before the collision.

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