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Definition of Graves

1. Noun. English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985).

Definition of Graves

1. n. pl. The sediment of melted tallow. Same as Greaves.

Definition of Graves

1. Proper noun. a region close to Bordeaux in south-western France. ¹

2. Proper noun. the dry white wine produced in this region. ¹

3. Proper noun. (surname A=An English from=Middle English dot=) derived from Grave. ¹

4. Noun. (plural of grave) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Graves

1. grave [v] - See also: grave

Medical Definition of Graves

1. Robert James, Irish physician remembered for his description of exophthalmic goiter in 1835, 1796-1853. See: Graves' disease, Graves' ophthalmopathy. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Graves

Literary usage of Graves

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1913)
"Graves, Charles Larcom, 1856- Lighter side of Irish life. Quar. 219: 26-47. ... Graves, SHP Canadian view of the home rule bill. Form. 100: Ы7-27. N. '13. ..."

2. Publications by English Dialect Society (1909)
"SANSOM ON THE CASE OF JOHN Graves. Board of Trade, Proprieties, Vol. ... Mr Thomas Bulkley,466 Reflecting Severely upon Mr John Graves appointed to go over ..."

3. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1889)
"Thereupon, Flower, Remy and Gregory, [577] Conkey and Graves, and are the attorneys of Hancock, receiver. The plaintiff has applied to Hancock, receiver, ..."

4. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1866)
"Graves' Disease.—The following interesting clinical remarks were made by Dr. REITH on the occasion of a case of Graves' disease admitted into Aberdeen Royal ..."

5. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register by Henry Fritz-Gilbert Waters (1902)
"GEORGE GRAVE, OR Graves, AND HIS DESCENDANTS. Compiled by the Hon. ... GEORGE* Graves was one of the earliest settlers of Hartford, Conn., which town he ..."

6. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1912)
"Some months later, the Prices conveyed a portion of this lot to Graves in consideration of seven hundred dollars cash. This amount was paid to tbe Grocery ..."

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