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standish

noun stan·dish \ˈstan-dish\

Definition of STANDISH

: a stand for writing materials : inkstand

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Origin of STANDISH

Middle English staundys, standyshe

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with STANDISH

blandish, brandish, Standish

Standish

biographical name Stan·dish \ˈstan-dish\

Definition of STANDISH

Myles or Miles 1584?–1656 Am. colonist

Rhymes with STANDISH

blandish, brandish, standish

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