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Definition of Dempsey
1. Noun. United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983).
Generic synonyms: Gladiator, Prizefighter
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dempsey
Literary usage of Dempsey
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Inspector General Act Oversight: Hearings Before the Committee on Government edited by Stephen Horn (1999)
"We'll start with Mr. Dempsey. Mr. Charles Dempsey is the former Chair of the PCIE,
... STATEMENTS OF CHARLES Dempsey, FORMER VICE-CHAIR, PCIE AND FORMER ..."
2. The Heroes of Albany: A Memorial of the Patriot-martyrs of the City and by Rufus Wheelwright Clark (1866)
"JAMES L. Dempsey. THERE are few histories connected with the late war more touching
... She married LAWRENCE Dempsey, and first resided in New York city, ..."
3. Memoirs of Joseph Holt: General of the Irish Rebels, in 1798 by Joseph Holt, Thomas Crofton Croker (1838)
"Dempsey.—Yes, I do. Question.—Was he concerned in your plot at Castle Hill ? ...
Dempsey.—Why, gentlemen, he was to take Parramatta, and then he was to go ..."
4. The Library of Wit and Humor, Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Literature by Rufus Edmonds Shapley (1884)
"There's no harm in reading it, as it is open," said the Captain, taking it from
Dempsey. "This is to certify that Tom Reilly put nothing in the teapot this ..."
5. Hearings Before the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives by United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary (1920)
"Mr. Dempsey is somewhat familiar with the situation in the Federal court at Detroit
... Mr. Dempsey. Mr. Chairman and gentlemen: I do not want to apologize, ..."
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