Eliot

biographical name El·iot \ˈe-lē-ət, ˈel-yət\

Definition of ELIOT

Charles William 1834–1926 Am. educ.; pres. Harvard U. (1869–1909)

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George 1819–1880 pseud. of Mary Ann (or Marian) Evans Eng. nov.

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Sir John 1592–1632 Eng. statesman

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John 1604–1690 apostle to the Indians Am. clergyman

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T(homas) S(tearns) 1888–1965 British (Am.-born) poet & critic

— El·i·ot·ian \ˌe-lē-ˈō-tē-ən, -ˈō-sh(ē-)ən\ adjective

— El·i·ot·ic \ˌe-lē-ˈä-tik\ adjective

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